Scotia, SC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season265 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Scotia compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Scotia falls between February 8 and March 26, a 46-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 19 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 265-day growing season is longer than 89% of the 375 South Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 228 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier 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 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Savannah, GA, 75 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 8 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Scotia, SC
Scotia, SC frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 26, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Scotia, SC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Hampton 1s, SC weather station, 22 km away (elevation 95 ft (29 m)).
Frost dates near Scotia
- Furman Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Estill Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Garnett Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Luray Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Pineland Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Gifford Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Tillman Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Hampton Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Varnville Mar 6 · Nov 26
- Early Branch Mar 23 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Scotia, SC?
The median last spring frost in Scotia, SC is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Scotia, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Scotia, SC?
About 265 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Scotia, SC?
Scotia, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.