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When to Plant Lettuce 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 18 – Oct 2.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ColumbiaFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
CharlestonJan 7 – Jan 21Nov 4 – Nov 18
North CharlestonFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 2 – Oct 16
Mount PleasantFeb 13 – Feb 27Oct 5 – Oct 19
Rock HillFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 12 – Sep 26
SummervilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 17 – Oct 1
SumterFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 12 – Sep 26
Goose CreekFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 2 – Oct 16
Hilton Head IslandFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 14 – Oct 28
FlorenceFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Oct 2
SpartanburgMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
Hilton HeadFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 14 – Oct 28
Myrtle BeachFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 18 – Oct 2
AikenFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
GreerFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 12 – Sep 26
AndersonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 16 – Sep 30
MauldinFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 12 – Sep 26
GreenwoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 17 – Oct 1
North AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 9 – Oct 23
TaylorsFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 12 – Sep 26
Saint AndrewsFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
ConwayFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 27 – Oct 11
EasleyMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 8 – Sep 22
SimpsonvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 10 – Sep 24
Wade HamptonFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
LexingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 12 – Sep 26
SocasteeFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 27 – Oct 11
HanahanFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 2 – Oct 16
BlufftonFeb 3 – Feb 17Oct 14 – Oct 28

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 lettuce 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 18 – Oct 2.

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 lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

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