Frost Dates for Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach has 5 ZIP codes. The Myrtle Beach, SC frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 25 · First fall frost November 13 · 233 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 29577 has about 35,400 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Myrtle Beach.
Long season: 233 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 2–April 17 (46 days). Fall frost risk spans October 26–December 1 (36 days).
Frost probability for 29577
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 17 | March 25 | March 2 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 26 | November 13 | December 1 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKGREEN GARDENS (26.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 233-day season in Myrtle Beach
In Myrtle Beach (233 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 18 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Feb 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 275 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 4. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Jan 28–Apr 8 | 296 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 296 available after Jan 28. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Dec 31 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 268 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 28–Mar 18 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 268 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 25. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 25. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Jan 28–Apr 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Jan 28–Apr 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 338 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 18–Apr 15 | 289 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 18; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 25 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 1. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 8. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 18. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 11 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 28–Apr 22 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 25. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 8. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Feb 25 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 15 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 25–Mar 18 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Jan 14 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 233 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 1. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Jan 14 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 233 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 1. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 25 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Dec 31 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 28–Apr 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Jan 14 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 31 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 233 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Sage | Jan 28 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 14 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Dec 31 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 11 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 212 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 1. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 198 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 8. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 219 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 25. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 28 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Mar 11 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Myrtle Beach
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 14), Collards (Jan 14), Kale (Jan 14), Oregano (Jan 14), Parsley (Jan 14), Scallions (Jan 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 28), Beets (Jan 28), Dill (Jan 28), Peas (Jan 28), Radish (Jan 28), Spinach (Jan 28). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 4), Calendula (Feb 11), Cauliflower (Feb 11), Marigolds (Feb 11), Pepper (Feb 11), Basil (Feb 18), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 11), Cilantro (Feb 25), Turnip (Feb 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 25), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 25), Cabbage (Feb 25), Collards (Feb 25), Kale (Feb 25), Lettuce (Feb 25), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 18). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 4), Butternut Squash (Mar 11), Cantaloupe (Mar 11), Melons (Mar 11), Pumpkin (Mar 11), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 4), Potatoes (Mar 11), Sunflowers (Mar 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 11), Swiss Chard (Mar 11), Bok Choy (Mar 18), Cauliflower (Mar 18), Cosmos (Mar 25), Lavender (Mar 25), +4 more. Last frost around March 25. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 1), Pole Beans (Apr 1). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 1), Chives (Apr 1), Corn (Apr 1), Okra (Apr 1), Oregano (Apr 1), Parsley (Apr 1), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 31), Lavender (Dec 31), Onion (Dec 31), Rosemary (Dec 31). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP 29577)?
The median last spring frost date for Myrtle Beach, SC (ZIP code 29577) is around March 25. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 2; one in ten it runs past April 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median first fall frost date for Myrtle Beach, SC is around November 13. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The frost-free growing season in Myrtle Beach is about 233 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Myrtle Beach (233 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 18 and plant out Apr 8 in Myrtle Beach. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Myrtle Beach?
Two: plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Myrtle Beach?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Myrtle Beach?
Yes: plant out Apr 8 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Murrells Inlet (ZIP 29576) has 245 frost-free days, 12 more than Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29577). See Murrells Inlet ZIP 29576 frost dates
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