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When to Plant Spinach in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 8 – Feb 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 24 in Charleston and as late as Mar 9 in Gaffney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 18 – Oct 2.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
ColumbiaFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
CharlestonDec 24 – Jan 7Nov 4 – Nov 18
North CharlestonJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 2 – Oct 16
Mount PleasantJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 5 – Oct 19
Rock HillFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenvilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
SummervilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 17 – Oct 1
SumterFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 12 – Sep 26
Goose CreekJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 2 – Oct 16
Hilton Head IslandJan 20 – Feb 3Oct 14 – Oct 28
FlorenceFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 18 – Oct 2
SpartanburgFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 6 – Sep 20
Hilton HeadJan 20 – Feb 3Oct 14 – Oct 28
Myrtle BeachFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 18 – Oct 2
AikenFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 19 – Oct 3
GreerFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
AndersonFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
MauldinFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
GreenwoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 17 – Oct 1
North AugustaJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 9 – Oct 23
TaylorsFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
Saint AndrewsFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
ConwayFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 27 – Oct 11
EasleyFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
SimpsonvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
Wade HamptonFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 25 – Oct 9
LexingtonFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 12 – Sep 26
SocasteeFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 27 – Oct 11
HanahanJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 2 – Oct 16
BlufftonJan 20 – Feb 3Oct 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 spinach in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 8 – Feb 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 24 in Charleston and as late as Mar 9 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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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