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When to Plant Peppers in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Charleston and as late as Apr 27 in Gaffney.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

Peppers Planting Dates by City

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

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 12. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Charleston and as late as Apr 27 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 peppers take to grow?

Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

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