Frost dates for 29621 — Anderson, SC
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Anderson compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Anderson falls between March 3 and April 6, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the South Carolina median of Mar 25.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 57% 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 57 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, SC, 42 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 9 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 3 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Anderson, SC
Frost dates for 29621 — Anderson, SC — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 11, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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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 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
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 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
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 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Anderson, 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 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| 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 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| 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 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| 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 Anderson, SC weather station, 3 km away (elevation 801 ft (244 m)).
ZIP codes in Anderson: 29621 29622 29623 29624 29625 29626
Frost dates near Anderson
- Belton Mar 23 · Nov 11
- Sandy Springs Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Williamston Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Starr Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Pendleton Apr 5 · Oct 30
- La France Apr 5 · Oct 30
- Pelzer Apr 1 · Nov 4
- Honea Path Apr 1 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Anderson, SC?
The median last spring frost in Anderson, SC is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Anderson, SC?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Anderson, SC?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Anderson, SC?
Anderson, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.