When to Plant Garlic in South Carolina
In a typical South Carolina location, plant in fall Oct 16 – Oct 30. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 26 in Gaffney and as late as Dec 2 in Charleston.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Charleston | Dec 2 – Dec 16 |
| North Charleston | Oct 30 – Nov 13 |
| Mount Pleasant | Nov 2 – Nov 16 |
| Rock Hill | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Greenville | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Summerville | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Sumter | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Goose Creek | Oct 30 – Nov 13 |
| Hilton Head Island | Nov 11 – Nov 25 |
| Florence | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Spartanburg | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Hilton Head | Nov 11 – Nov 25 |
| Myrtle Beach | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Aiken | Oct 17 – Oct 31 |
| Greer | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Anderson | Oct 14 – Oct 28 |
| Mauldin | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Greenwood | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| North Augusta | Nov 6 – Nov 20 |
| Taylors | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Saint Andrews | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Conway | Oct 25 – Nov 8 |
| Easley | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Simpsonville | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Wade Hampton | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Lexington | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Socastee | Oct 25 – Nov 8 |
| Hanahan | Oct 30 – Nov 13 |
| Bluffton | Nov 11 – Nov 25 |
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 garlic in South Carolina?
In a typical South Carolina location, plant in fall Oct 16 – Oct 30. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 26 in Gaffney and as late as Dec 2 in Charleston.
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 garlic take to grow?
Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Other Crops in South Carolina
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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