Enoree, SC frost dates
Last spring frostApr 1median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season218 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Enoree compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Enoree falls between March 15 and April 17, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 20.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 218-day growing season is longer than 23% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, SC, 49 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 15 |
| 50% (median) | April 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 20 |
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 Enoree, SC
Enoree, SC frost dates — last frost Apr 1, first frost Nov 5, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Transplant outside: Apr 15 to May 6
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Enoree, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 8 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 22 – Nov 26 |
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 Laurens, SC weather station, 21 km away (elevation 591 ft (180 m)).
Frost dates near Enoree
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- Pauline Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Woodruff Mar 29 · Nov 5
- Gray Court Mar 29 · Nov 5
- Laurens Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Roebuck Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Clinton Mar 29 · Nov 4
- Buffalo Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Moore Apr 8 · Nov 1
- White Stone Apr 8 · Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Enoree, SC?
The median last spring frost in Enoree, SC is April 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Enoree, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Enoree, SC?
About 218 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Enoree, SC?
Enoree, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.