When to plant broccoli in South Carolina
South Carolina spans USDA zones 8a–9b, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 14 in Charleston to March 30 in Gaffney — below are local dates for 63 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 9a | February 4 | December 30 | January 14 – January 28 |
| Columbia | 8b | March 22 | November 15 | March 1 – March 15 |
| North Charleston | 9a | March 7 | November 27 | February 14 – February 28 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9a | March 13 | November 30 | February 20 – March 6 |
| Rock Hill | 8a | March 27 | November 5 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Greenville | 8a | March 28 | November 7 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Summerville | 8b | March 22 | November 12 | March 1 – March 15 |
| Goose Creek | 8b | March 7 | November 27 | February 14 – February 28 |
Broccoli in South Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly January 14 in Charleston to March 30 in Gaffney, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina publishes 63 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does broccoli take to grow in South Carolina?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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