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Can You Grow Pumpkin in South Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

South Carolina last frost

mid-February

South Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in South Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 25

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 1 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on South Carolina's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

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Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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Gardening in South Carolina

South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pumpkin in South Carolina?

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

What zone is South Carolina?

South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Pumpkins in South Carolina?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-February (start indoors Jan 25), harvest May 1 – May 26.