Frost Dates for Greer, SC

In Greer, SC, the average last spring frost is around Mar 28 and the average first fall frost around Nov 7, for a growing season of about 224 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 14, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 2850% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 14only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 750% chance of frost before this date
Growing season224 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Greer, SC weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 940 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 14Oct 26
20%Apr 7Oct 30
30%Apr 4Nov 1
40%Apr 1Nov 5
50%Mar 28Nov 7
60%Mar 25Nov 11
70%Mar 21Nov 13
80%Mar 17Nov 18
90%Mar 10Nov 24

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Apr 9Oct 29
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 28Nov 7
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 15Nov 20

Planting calendar for Greer

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Peppers
Indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Basil
Indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 4 – Apr 18
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 28 – Mar 7
Sow or transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Green beans
Sow Apr 4 – Apr 18
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 4 – Apr 18
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 10
Spinach
Sow Feb 14 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 3
Peas
Sow Feb 14 – Feb 28
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Kale
Indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sow or transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 26
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Carrots
Sow Mar 7 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Radishes
Sow Feb 21 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 17
Beets
Sow Mar 7 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 3 – Jan 17
Plant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Potatoes
Plant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Garlic
Plant Nov 7 – Dec 5

Based on the average last frost (Mar 28) and first frost (Nov 7). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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