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When to Plant Cabbage in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 7 in Charleston and as late as Mar 23 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
ColumbiaJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
CharlestonDec 17 – Dec 31Jan 7 – Jan 21Oct 21 – Nov 4
North CharlestonJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
Mount PleasantJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 13 – Feb 27Sep 21 – Oct 5
Rock HillFeb 6 – Feb 20Feb 27 – Mar 13Aug 27 – Sep 10
GreenvilleFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
SummervilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Feb 22 – Mar 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
SumterFeb 3 – Feb 17Feb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
Goose CreekJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
Hilton Head IslandJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 3 – Feb 17Sep 30 – Oct 14
FlorenceJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 19 – Mar 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
SpartanburgFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Sep 6
Hilton HeadJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 3 – Feb 17Sep 30 – Oct 14
Myrtle BeachJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 21 – Mar 7Sep 4 – Sep 18
AikenJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 19 – Mar 5Sep 5 – Sep 19
GreerFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
AndersonFeb 2 – Feb 16Feb 23 – Mar 9Sep 2 – Sep 16
MauldinFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
GreenwoodFeb 5 – Feb 19Feb 26 – Mar 12Sep 3 – Sep 17
North AugustaJan 9 – Jan 23Jan 30 – Feb 13Sep 25 – Oct 9
TaylorsFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
Saint AndrewsJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
ConwayJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
EasleyFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
SimpsonvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 1 – Mar 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
Wade HamptonJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 16 – Mar 2Sep 11 – Sep 25
LexingtonFeb 4 – Feb 18Feb 25 – Mar 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
SocasteeJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
HanahanJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
BlufftonJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 3 – Feb 17Sep 30 – 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 cabbage in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Feb 22 – Mar 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 7 in Charleston and as late as Mar 23 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – 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 cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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