Green Pond, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season280 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Green Pond compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Green Pond falls between February 1 and March 22, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 4.
- The median last frost is 24 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 280-day growing season is longer than 96% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 16 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with North Charleston, SC, 53 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 15 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 4 |
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 Green Pond, SC
Green Pond, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 1, first frost Dec 6, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Green Pond, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 1 – Mar 8 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Basil | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Edisto Is Middleton Plantation, SC weather station, 20 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Green Pond
- Jacksonboro Mar 1 · Dec 6
- Dale Feb 28 · Dec 3
- Seabrook Feb 28 · Dec 3
- Adams Run Mar 1 · Dec 6
- Lobeco Feb 28 · Dec 3
- Edisto Island Mar 1 · Dec 6
- Hollywood Mar 1 · Dec 6
- Yemassee Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Sheldon Feb 28 · Dec 3
- Walterboro Mar 19 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Green Pond, SC?
The median last spring frost in Green Pond, SC is March 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Green Pond, SC?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Green Pond, SC?
About 280 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Green Pond, SC?
Green Pond, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.