Columbia, SC · Zone 8a

What Can I Grow in Columbia, SC?

Season March 20 – November 10. This page is a starting map for Columbia, SC. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🌿 Basil 100% Mar–Oct Apr–Jul
🟣 Beets 100% Feb–Sep Apr–Nov
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Apr–Sep Jun–Sep
🫐 Blackberries 100% Mar–May Sep–Nov
🥬 Bok choy 100% Feb–Oct Mar–Nov
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% Mar–Sep May–Aug
🌿 Chives 100% Mar–May May–Nov
🥬 Collard greens 100% Mar–Sep May–Aug

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🫐 Blueberries

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥜 Peanuts

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.