Centenary, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Centenary compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Centenary falls between February 28 and April 13, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 58% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 49 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
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 Centenary, SC
Centenary, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Centenary, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Feb 22 – Mar 29 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Basil | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Marion, SC weather station, 16 km away (elevation 75 ft (23 m)).
Frost dates near Centenary
- Rains Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Galivants Ferry Mar 26 · Nov 11
- Gresham Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Marion Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Aynor Mar 15 · Nov 22
- Mullins Mar 26 · Nov 11
- Pamplico Mar 20 · Nov 13
- Johnsonville Mar 23 · Nov 15
- Sellers Mar 22 · Nov 11
- Nichols Mar 26 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Centenary, SC?
The median last spring frost in Centenary, SC is March 22. 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 Centenary, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Centenary, SC?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Centenary, SC?
Centenary, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.