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When to Plant Kale 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 Sep 4 – Sep 18.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

Kale Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ColumbiaFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
CharlestonJan 7 – Jan 21Oct 21 – Nov 4
North CharlestonFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
Mount PleasantFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 21 – Oct 5
Rock HillFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 27 – Sep 10
GreenvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
SummervilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
SumterFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
Goose CreekFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
Hilton Head IslandFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 30 – Oct 14
FlorenceFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
SpartanburgMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Sep 6
Hilton HeadFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 30 – Oct 14
Myrtle BeachFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 4 – Sep 18
AikenFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 5 – Sep 19
GreerFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
AndersonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 2 – Sep 16
MauldinFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
GreenwoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 3 – Sep 17
North AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 25 – Oct 9
TaylorsFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 29 – Sep 12
Saint AndrewsFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
ConwayFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
EasleyMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
SimpsonvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
Wade HamptonFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 11 – Sep 25
LexingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
SocasteeFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
HanahanFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
BlufftonFeb 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 kale 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 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 kale take to grow?

Kale typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

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