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When to Plant Broccoli in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 18.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
ColumbiaJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
CharlestonDec 17 – Dec 31Jan 14 – Jan 21Oct 28 – Nov 4
North CharlestonJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
Mount PleasantJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Feb 27Sep 28 – Oct 5
Rock HillFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 3 – Sep 10
GreenvilleFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 12
SummervilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 1 – Mar 8Sep 10 – Sep 17
SumterFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 5 – Sep 12
Goose CreekJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
Hilton Head IslandJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 17Oct 7 – Oct 14
FlorenceJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
SpartanburgFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Mar 25Aug 30 – Sep 6
Hilton HeadJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 17Oct 7 – Oct 14
Myrtle BeachJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 7Sep 11 – Sep 18
AikenJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 12 – Sep 19
GreerFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 12
AndersonFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 9 – Sep 16
MauldinFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 12
GreenwoodFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 10 – Sep 17
North AugustaJan 9 – Jan 23Feb 6 – Feb 13Oct 2 – Oct 9
TaylorsFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 12
Saint AndrewsJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
ConwayJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 1Sep 20 – Sep 27
EasleyFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Sep 1 – Sep 8
SimpsonvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 15Sep 3 – Sep 10
Wade HamptonJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 18 – Sep 25
LexingtonFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 5 – Sep 12
SocasteeJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 1Sep 20 – Sep 27
HanahanJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 21Sep 25 – Oct 2
BlufftonJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 17Oct 7 – Oct 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 18.

When is the last frost in South Carolina?

The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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