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When to Plant Eggplant in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Charleston and as late as May 4 in Gaffney.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 65–85 days

Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

Eggplant Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
ColumbiaJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
CharlestonNov 26 – Dec 10Feb 18 – Feb 25
North CharlestonDec 27 – Jan 10Mar 21 – Mar 28
Mount PleasantJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 27 – Apr 3
Rock HillJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 10 – Apr 17
GreenvilleJan 17 – Jan 31Apr 11 – Apr 18
SummervilleJan 11 – Jan 25Apr 5 – Apr 12
SumterJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
Goose CreekDec 27 – Jan 10Mar 21 – Mar 28
Hilton Head IslandDec 23 – Jan 6Mar 17 – Mar 24
FlorenceJan 8 – Jan 22Apr 2 – Apr 9
SpartanburgJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 22 – Apr 29
Hilton HeadDec 23 – Jan 6Mar 17 – Mar 24
Myrtle BeachJan 10 – Jan 24Apr 4 – Apr 11
AikenJan 8 – Jan 22Apr 2 – Apr 9
GreerJan 17 – Jan 31Apr 11 – Apr 18
AndersonJan 12 – Jan 26Apr 6 – Apr 13
MauldinJan 17 – Jan 31Apr 11 – Apr 18
GreenwoodJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 9 – Apr 16
North AugustaDec 19 – Jan 2Mar 13 – Mar 20
TaylorsJan 17 – Jan 31Apr 11 – Apr 18
Saint AndrewsJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
ConwayJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 29 – Apr 5
EasleyJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
SimpsonvilleJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
Wade HamptonJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
LexingtonJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
SocasteeJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 29 – Apr 5
HanahanDec 27 – Jan 10Mar 21 – Mar 28
BlufftonDec 23 – Jan 6Mar 17 – Mar 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 eggplant in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Charleston and as late as May 4 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 eggplant take to grow?

Eggplant typically take 65–85 days from planting to harvest. Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

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