When to plant rhubarb in South Carolina
South Carolina spans USDA zones 8a–9b, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 24 in Charleston to March 9 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 | December 24 – January 21 |
| Columbia | 8b | March 22 | November 15 | February 8 – March 8 |
| North Charleston | 9a | March 7 | November 27 | January 24 – February 21 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9a | March 13 | November 30 | January 30 – February 27 |
| Rock Hill | 8a | March 27 | November 5 | February 13 – March 13 |
| Greenville | 8a | March 28 | November 7 | February 14 – March 14 |
| Summerville | 8b | March 22 | November 12 | February 8 – March 8 |
| Goose Creek | 8b | March 7 | November 27 | January 24 – February 21 |
Rhubarb in South Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly December 24 in Charleston to March 9 in Gaffney, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina publishes 63 cities with their own frost dates, so the right rhubarb 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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