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When to Plant Radishes in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 15 – Mar 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 31 in Charleston and as late as Mar 16 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 2 – Oct 16.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 22–30 days

Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Radishes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ColumbiaFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
CharlestonDec 31 – Jan 14Nov 18 – Dec 2
North CharlestonJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 16 – Oct 30
Mount PleasantFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 19 – Nov 2
Rock HillFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 24 – Oct 8
GreenvilleFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
SummervilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Oct 1 – Oct 15
SumterFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 26 – Oct 10
Goose CreekJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 16 – Oct 30
Hilton Head IslandJan 27 – Feb 10Oct 28 – Nov 11
FlorenceFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 16
SpartanburgMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Oct 4
Hilton HeadJan 27 – Feb 10Oct 28 – Nov 11
Myrtle BeachFeb 14 – Feb 28Oct 2 – Oct 16
AikenFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 3 – Oct 17
GreerFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
AndersonFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 30 – Oct 14
MauldinFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
GreenwoodFeb 19 – Mar 5Oct 1 – Oct 15
North AugustaJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 23 – Nov 6
TaylorsFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
Saint AndrewsFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
ConwayFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 11 – Oct 25
EasleyFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 22 – Oct 6
SimpsonvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 24 – Oct 8
Wade HamptonFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 9 – Oct 23
LexingtonFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 26 – Oct 10
SocasteeFeb 8 – Feb 22Oct 11 – Oct 25
HanahanJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 16 – Oct 30
BlufftonJan 27 – Feb 10Oct 28 – Nov 11

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 radishes in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 15 – Mar 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 31 in Charleston and as late as Mar 16 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 2 – Oct 16.

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 radishes take to grow?

Radishes typically take 22–30 days from planting to harvest. Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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