Greer, SC planting zone & frost dates
Greer is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 28 and the first fall frost around November 7, for a growing season of about 224 days.
Planting calendar for Greer
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 28) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 Transplant outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 Transplant outdoors: Apr 4 – Apr 11 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 12 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 7).
Useful for zone 8b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 10 | Mar 28 | Apr 14 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 24 | Nov 7 | Oct 26 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 14, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 26. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 15.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Greer
- 29650 zone 8a
- 29651 zone 8a
- 29652 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Taylors zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Wade Hampton zone 8a, last frost Mar 16
- Five Forks zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Mauldin zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Greenville zone 8b, last frost Mar 28
- Simpsonville zone 8a, last frost Mar 29
- Berea zone 8a, last frost Mar 16
- Gantt zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
Questions
What growing zone is Greer, SC?
Greer is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 8a.
When is the last frost in Greer?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Greer is March 28. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 14.
When can I plant tomatoes in Greer?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 4 – Apr 11. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Greer, SC (USW00003870), 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 286 m, based on 27 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.