When to Plant Corn in South Carolina
In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 22 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Charleston and as late as Apr 20 in Gaffney.
Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Corn Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Charleston | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| North Charleston | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Mount Pleasant | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Rock Hill | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Greenville | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Summerville | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Sumter | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Goose Creek | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Hilton Head Island | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Florence | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Spartanburg | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Hilton Head | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Myrtle Beach | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Aiken | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Greer | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Anderson | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Mauldin | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Greenwood | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| North Augusta | Feb 27 – Mar 13 |
| Taylors | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Saint Andrews | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Conway | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Easley | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Simpsonville | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Wade Hampton | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Lexington | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Socastee | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Hanahan | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Bluffton | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
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 corn in South Carolina?
In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 22 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Charleston and as late as Apr 20 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 corn take to grow?
Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Other Crops in South Carolina
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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