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When to Plant Carrots in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, sow 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 Aug 21 – Sep 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ColumbiaFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
CharlestonJan 7 – Jan 21Oct 7 – Oct 21
North CharlestonFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
Mount PleasantFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 7 – Sep 21
Rock HillFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 13 – Aug 27
GreenvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 15 – Aug 29
SummervilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Aug 20 – Sep 3
SumterFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 15 – Aug 29
Goose CreekFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
Hilton Head IslandFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 16 – Sep 30
FlorenceFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 21 – Sep 4
SpartanburgMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 9 – Aug 23
Hilton HeadFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 16 – Sep 30
Myrtle BeachFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 21 – Sep 4
AikenFeb 19 – Mar 5Aug 22 – Sep 5
GreerFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 15 – Aug 29
AndersonFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 19 – Sep 2
MauldinFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 15 – Aug 29
GreenwoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 20 – Sep 3
North AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 11 – Sep 25
TaylorsFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 15 – Aug 29
Saint AndrewsFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
ConwayFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 30 – Sep 13
EasleyMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 11 – Aug 25
SimpsonvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
Wade HamptonFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 28 – Sep 11
LexingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 15 – Aug 29
SocasteeFeb 15 – Mar 1Aug 30 – Sep 13
HanahanFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
BlufftonFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 16 – Sep 30

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 carrots in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, sow 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 Aug 21 – Sep 4.

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 carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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