When to plant kiwi in South Carolina
South Carolina spans USDA zones 8a–9b, so the right time to plant kiwi shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 21 in Charleston to April 6 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 21 – February 4 |
| Columbia | 8b | March 22 | November 15 | March 8 – March 22 |
| North Charleston | 9a | March 7 | November 27 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9a | March 13 | November 30 | February 27 – March 13 |
| Rock Hill | 8a | March 27 | November 5 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Greenville | 8a | March 28 | November 7 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Summerville | 8b | March 22 | November 12 | March 8 – March 22 |
| Goose Creek | 8b | March 7 | November 27 | February 21 – March 7 |
Kiwi in South Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant kiwi in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina, the time to transplant kiwi spans roughly January 21 in Charleston to April 6 in Gaffney, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the kiwi planting date vary across South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina publishes 63 cities with their own frost dates, so the right kiwi planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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