What Can Grow in Charleston, SC

Charleston's coastal location gives it near-subtropical conditions with one of the longest seasons in South Carolina.

Charleston, SC is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season lasts about 235 days, with last frost around February 15 and first fall frost around November 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, figs.

8bUSDA Zone
235 daysFrost-Free
February 15Last Frost
November 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Charleston
tomatoespeppersfigssweet potatoesokraherbs
💡 Planting Tips

Historic city with excellent growing. Near year-round growing. Figs do exceptionally well.

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Charleston, SC is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Charleston's coastal location gives it near-subtropical conditions with one of the longest seasons in South Carolina.

The average last spring frost in Charleston is around February 15. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 235 days.

Charleston's Zone 8b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, figs, sweet potatoes, okra, herbs. Historic city with excellent growing. Near year-round growing. Figs do exceptionally well.

In Charleston, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 15. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.