When to plant escarole in South Carolina
South Carolina spans USDA zones 8a–9b, so the right time to plant escarole 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 – February 4 |
| Columbia | 8b | March 22 | November 15 | March 1 – March 22 |
| North Charleston | 9a | March 7 | November 27 | February 14 – March 7 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9a | March 13 | November 30 | February 20 – March 13 |
| Rock Hill | 8a | March 27 | November 5 | March 6 – March 27 |
| Greenville | 8a | March 28 | November 7 | March 7 – March 28 |
| Summerville | 8b | March 22 | November 12 | March 1 – March 22 |
| Goose Creek | 8b | March 7 | November 27 | February 14 – March 7 |
Escarole in South Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly January 14 in Charleston to March 30 in Gaffney, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina publishes 63 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in South Carolina?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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