When to Plant Potatoes in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Jan 14 – Jan 28 in Charleston to Mar 30 – Apr 13 in Gaffney. In Charleston, it's Jan 14 – Jan 28. The average last spring frost differs by about 11 weeks across the state (Feb 4 in Charleston, Apr 20 in Gaffney), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in South Carolina by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 8b | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Anderson | 8a | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Beaufort | 9a | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Bluffton | 9a | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Cayce | 8b | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Charleston | 9a | Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Clemson | 8a | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Columbia | 8b | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Conway | 8b | Feb 22 – Mar 8 |
| Easley | 8a | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Florence | 8b | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Fort Mill | 8a | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Fountain Inn | 8a | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| Gaffney | 8a | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Goose Creek | 8b | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Greenville | 8a | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Greenwood | 8a | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Greer | 8a | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Hanahan | 9a | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Hardeeville | 9a | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Hilton Head Island | 9b | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Irmo | 8b | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| James Island | 9a | Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Lexington | 8b | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Mauldin | 8a | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Moncks Corner | 8b | Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9a | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Myrtle Beach | 8b | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| North Augusta | 8b | Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| North Charleston | 9a | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 8b | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Orangeburg | 8b | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Port Royal | 9a | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Rock Hill | 8a | Mar 6 – Mar 20 |
| Simpsonville | 8a | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| Spartanburg | 8a | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Summerville | 8b | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Sumter | 8b | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Tega Cay | 8a | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| West Columbia | 8b | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in South Carolina, or the general guide to when to plant potatoes.
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