Cades, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season227 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Cades compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cades falls between March 4 and April 13, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 227-day growing season is longer than 43% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with North Charleston, SC, 103 km away, the last frost here is 20 days later than there and the growing season is 38 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
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 Cades, SC
Cades, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 9, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cades, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Cades 4 W, SC weather station, 2 km away (elevation 79 ft (24 m)).
Frost dates near Cades
- Kingstree Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Lake City Mar 20 · Nov 13
- New Zion Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Olanta Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Scranton Mar 20 · Nov 13
- Turbeville Mar 27 · Nov 9
- Sardinia Mar 25 · Nov 11
- Coward Mar 20 · Nov 13
- Greeleyville Mar 29 · Nov 6
- Salters Mar 29 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cades, SC?
The median last spring frost in Cades, SC is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cades, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Cades, SC?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cades, SC?
Cades, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.