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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in South Carolina

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

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 90–110 days

Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

Brussels Sprouts Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
ColumbiaJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 9
CharlestonDec 17 – Dec 31Jan 14 – Jan 28
North CharlestonJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
Mount PleasantJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Mar 6
Rock HillFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
GreenvilleFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
SummervilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 1 – Mar 15
SumterFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Goose CreekJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
Hilton Head IslandJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 24
FlorenceJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
SpartanburgFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
Hilton HeadJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 24
Myrtle BeachJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 14
AikenJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
GreerFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
AndersonFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
MauldinFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
GreenwoodFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 19
North AugustaJan 9 – Jan 23Feb 6 – Feb 20
TaylorsFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
Saint AndrewsJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 9
ConwayJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 8
EasleyFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
SimpsonvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Wade HamptonJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 9
LexingtonFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 18
SocasteeJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 8
HanahanJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
BlufftonJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 24

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 Brussels sprouts in South Carolina?

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

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 Brussels sprouts take to grow?

Brussels Sprouts typically take 90–110 days from planting to harvest. Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

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