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What to plant in June in South Carolina

In South Carolina (SC), June is the heart of the growing season - about 12 weeks after the last frost (March 25) and 20 weeks before the first (November 5). The state averages 225 frost-free days a year (last frost March 25, first frost November 5; USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a).

9 crops have a sowing or planting window this month.

Dates here come from South Carolina frost dates (last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in South Carolina.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 9Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 47

South Carolina: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: Mar 25 – Nov 5
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 9 have one in June; the busiest month is March (78).

Keep sowing (succession)

Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.

Harvesting in June

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Cabbage · May 3 – Jun 12Basil · May 8 – Jun 7Broccoli · May 10 – Jun 4Cauliflower · May 10 – Jun 9Radicchio · May 10 – Jun 19Tarragon · May 17 – Jun 16Potato · May 20 – Jul 9Parsley · May 20 – Jun 9New Zealand Spinach · May 21 – Jun 10Fennel (Bulb) · May 22 – Jun 16Summer Savory · May 26 – Jun 10Mint · May 27 – Jun 16Lemon Balm · May 27 – Jun 16Cucumber · May 28 – Jun 17Okra · May 28 – Jun 12Tomato · May 31 – Jun 25Pole Bean · May 31 – Jun 10Sweet Corn · May 31 – Jul 10Sweet Marjoram · May 31 – Jun 20Onion · Jun 2 – Jul 2Shallot · Jun 2 – Jul 2Bitter Melon · Jun 2 – Jun 22Malabar Spinach · Jun 2 – Jun 17Endive & Escarole · Jun 4 – Jun 19Bell Pepper · Jun 7 – Jul 7Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jun 7 – Jul 7Thyme · Jun 8 – Jun 23Sage · Jun 8 – Jun 23Brussels Sprouts · Jun 9 – Jul 9Ground Cherry · Jun 10 – Jun 30Sunflower · Jun 10 – Jul 10Shiso (Perilla) · Jun 10 – Jun 30Lima Bean · Jun 12 – Jul 12Cucamelon · Jun 12 – Jun 22Oregano · Jun 13 – Jun 23Edamame (Soybean) · Jun 15 – Jul 10Tomatillo · Jun 15 – Jul 10Chili Pepper · Jun 17 – Jul 17Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jun 17 – Jul 7Watermelon · Jun 17 – Jul 17Eggplant · Jun 19 – Jul 9Leek · Jun 19 – Aug 8Winter Squash · Jun 20 – Jul 20Parsnip · Jun 26 – Jul 26Salsify · Jun 29 – Aug 8Pumpkin · Jun 30 – Jul 30Rosemary · Jun 30 – Jul 30

Planting dates for popular crops in South Carolina

Every crop has its own full-year dates for South Carolina: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant tomato in South Carolina →When to plant lettuce in South Carolina →When to plant garlic in South Carolina →When to plant bell pepper in South Carolina →When to plant carrot in South Carolina →When to plant onion in South Carolina →When to plant pea in South Carolina →When to plant spinach in South Carolina →South Carolina frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: June garden jobs in South Carolina

  1. Water deeply two or three times a week rather than a little every day - about an inch a week, more in heat. See watering a vegetable garden.
  2. 20 weeks until the average first frost (November 5). Plan the fall garden now - most fall crops are sown 8-12 weeks before first frost. See the fall and winter garden guide.
  3. Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
  4. Harvest often: cabbage, basil, broccoli, cauliflower should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for South Carolina

South Carolina spans USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

ZoneLast frostFirst frostSeason
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days
Zone 8Mar 20Nov 5230 days
Zone 9Feb 20Nov 30280 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in South Carolina in June?

9 crops have a window in June: . The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in South Carolina in June?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in South Carolina have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about January 28.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in South Carolina in June?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In South Carolina the next lettuce window opens around August 31: sow for a fall crop.

When is the first frost in South Carolina?

The statewide average first fall frost is around November 5 and the last spring frost around March 25. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.

What can I harvest in South Carolina in June?

From plantings made on time: cabbage, basil, broccoli, cauliflower, radicchio, tarragon, potato, parsley, new zealand spinach, fennel (bulb).

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Dates are computed from South Carolina’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.