2013 Best Spring Planting Dates for Seeds for Moore, SC

When determining the best planting dates in the spring for seeds, the date of the last spring frost is important to your success. NOTE: Our chart calculates U.S. frost dates only, based on historical data. Other factors can also influence planting dates, including soil temperature, altitude and slope of land, nearby waters, and day length. Keep records of your garden's conditions each year to plan more accurately.

  • Seeds for plants with a long growing season should be started indoors during the periods shown below.
  • Seeds for plants sown in the ground should be planted during the periods shown.
  • When no dates appear in the chart, that starting method is not recommended for the particular vegetable.
  • To start transplants, see our Best Dates to Transplant (by region).

Planting by the Moon?

Above-ground crops are planted during the light of the Moon (new to full); below-ground crops are planted during the dark of the Moon (from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again). Planting is done in the daytime; planting at night is optional!

This chart includes the most popular crops. For more information, consult your cooperative extension.

Click on the underlined crops below for free "how to" plant and grow guides!

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50% probability of frost free after April 4 (at GRNVL SPART AP GREER, SC climate station).

CropStart Seeds IndoorsMoon-favorable DatesStart Seeds in the GroundMoon-favorable Dates
BeansApr 4-18Apr 10-18
BeetsMar 14-Apr 25Mar 28-Apr 9
BroccoliFeb 6-20Feb 10-20Mar 14-21Mar 14-21
Brussels sproutsFeb 6-20Feb 10-20
CabbageFeb 6-20Feb 10-20Mar 28-Apr 11Apr 10-11
CarrotsFeb 27-Mar 14Feb 27-Mar 9
CauliflowerFeb 6-20Feb 10-20Mar 28-Apr 11Apr 10-11
CeleryFeb 6-20Feb 10-20
CornApr 18-25Apr 18-25
CucumbersMar 6-21Mar 11-21Apr 11-18Apr 11-18
LettuceFeb 20-Mar 6Feb 20-25Mar 28-Apr 18Apr 10-18
MelonsMar 6-21Mar 11-21Apr 18-25Apr 18-25
Onion setsMar 6-14Mar 6- 9
ParsnipsMar 14-Apr 4Mar 28-Apr 4
PeasFeb 20-Mar 6Feb 20-25
PeppersFeb 6-20Feb 10-20
Potato tubersApr 4-18Apr 4- 9
PumpkinsMar 6-21Mar 11-21Apr 11-18Apr 11-18
RadishesMar 28-Apr 11Mar 28-Apr 9
SpinachFeb 20-Mar 6Feb 20-25
Squash, summerMar 6-21Mar 11-21Apr 11-18Apr 11-18
Squash, winterMar 6-21Mar 11-21Apr 11-18Apr 11-18
TomatoesFeb 6-20Feb 10-20