Andrews, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Andrews compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Andrews falls between March 4 and April 7, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 61% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 44 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mount Pleasant, SC, 73 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 27 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Andrews, SC
Andrews, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 13, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Andrews, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Andrews, SC weather station, 2 km away (elevation 36 ft (11 m)).
Frost dates near Andrews
- Nesmith Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Jamestown Mar 22 · Nov 13
- Georgetown Mar 12 · Nov 24
- Salters Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Lane Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Kingstree Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Hemingway Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Bonneau Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Saint Stephen Mar 10 · Nov 26
- Mc Clellanville Mar 17 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Andrews, SC?
The median last spring frost in Andrews, SC is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Andrews, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Andrews, SC?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Andrews, SC?
Andrews, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.