Heath Springs, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Heath Springs compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Heath Springs falls between March 5 and April 7, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 236-day growing season is longer than 65% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rock Hill, SC, 56 km away, the last frost here is 8 days earlier than there and the growing season is 18 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Heath Springs, SC
Heath Springs, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. 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 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
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 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
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 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Heath Springs, 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 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| 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 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| 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 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Wateree Dam, SC weather station, 30 km away (elevation 230 ft (70 m)).
Frost dates near Heath Springs
- Kershaw Mar 27 · Nov 8
- Lancaster Mar 31 · Nov 5
- Liberty Hill Mar 23 · Nov 14
- Great Falls Mar 31 · Nov 6
- Westville Mar 23 · Nov 14
- Fort Lawn Apr 3 · Nov 2
- Richburg Apr 3 · Nov 2
- Van Wyck Mar 27 · Nov 5
- Jefferson Mar 27 · Nov 8
- Edgemoor Mar 27 · Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Heath Springs, SC?
The median last spring frost in Heath Springs, 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 Heath Springs, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Heath Springs, SC?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Heath Springs, SC?
Heath Springs, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.