Frost dates for 29724Lando, SC
The average last spring frost in Lando is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 213 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 213 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 151 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 5 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 213 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 27 · Mar 20 · Apr 7 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 237 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lando
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 29724 is matched to the NOAA station Chester 1 Se, SC, 19.8 km away, at 560 ft elevation (55 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester 1 Se, SC (used) | 560 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| Winthrop Univ, SC | 650 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| York 5 Sse, SC | 660 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Rock Hill York Co Ap, SC | 669 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Lando
- Edgemoor, SC 29712 · last Mar 27, first Nov 5
- Richburg, SC 29729 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Catawba, SC 29704 · last Mar 27, first Nov 5
- Fort Lawn, SC 29714 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Rock Hill, SC 29730 · last Mar 27, first Nov 5
- Van Wyck, SC 29744 · last Mar 27, first Nov 5
- Chester, SC 29706 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Lancaster, SC 29721 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lando, SC?
- For ZIP code 29724, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chester 1 Se, SC weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Lando, SC?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 29724?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 213 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.