South Carolina, with its gentle climate (well, as long as the heat doesn't get to you) grows a wide variety of produce. Growing seasons and thus crop availability will vary year-to-year,but this guide is a good place to start figuring out what fruits and vegetables to expect when. You can also look up produce by seasons (
spring,
summer,
fall,
winter) or
region.
- Apples, August through November (may be available from storage into spring)
- Arugula, April through June (may be available from hot houses in winter)
- Asparagus, April through June
- Basil, May through September
- Beans, May through October
- Beets, April through June
- Blueberries, May through August
- Bok Choy, October through June
- Broccoli, May through June and October through December
- Brussels sprouts, November through February
- Cabbage, October through May
- Cantaloupes, June through August
- Carrots, October through May
- Cauliflower, October through December
- Celery, October through Februaru
- Chard, October through May
- Collard greens, October through June
- Corn, June and July
- Cucumbers, June through August
- Edamame, June through September
- Eggplant, June through October
- Figs, July and August
- Garlic, May through October (available from storage year-round)
- Green garlic, March through May
- Grapes, July through October
- Kale, October through May
- Leeks, October through May
- Lettuce, September through June
- Melons, June through September
- Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round
- Okra, May through October
- Onions, March through November (available from storage year-round)
- Parsnips, October through December
- Peaches, May through Auguts
- Peas and pea pods, February through May
- Pecans, September through December
- Peppers, June through September
- Persimmons, September through November
- Plums & pluots, May through July
- Potatoes, May through August (available from storage through winter)
- Radishes, March through June
- Spinach, November through May
- Squash (summer), May through October
- Squash (winter), August through December
- Strawberries, April through June
- Sweet Onions, May and June
- Sweet potatoes, August through February
- Tomatoes, June through October
- Turnips, October through April
- Watermelons, June through September
- Zucchini, May through October
- Zucchini Blossoms, May through September