Author: Rob Last

Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.

Strawberry and peach growers across South Carolina are assessing cold damage, removing row covers, and preparing for fertilization as warmer weather returns. This week’s field report includes regional updates on chill hours, disease scouting, fertigation timing, and early-season crop management.

Cold weather, ice, and frost protection dominate this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable field report, with regional updates on strawberries, blueberries, pruning, and winter crop management.

South Carolina growers’ weekly field report featuring regional updates on strawberries, cold weather impacts, pests, diseases, and winter crop management.

Final 2025 Field Report: Dry weather, slow strawberry growth, brassica updates, and regional insights from Coastal, Midlands, and Pee Dee growers.

Dry weather continues as growers manage irrigation, transplant blueberries, harvest greens, and monitor strawberries. Get the latest regional updates.

Cold weather ended warm-season crops, but strawberries and brassicas are recovering as temperatures rise. See statewide fruit and vegetable updates.

Cold weather marks the end of fall crops statewide, while strawberries and greens continue to grow strong. See the latest regional updates.

Rain and cooler weather mark the end of the growing season across South Carolina. Strawberry planting is nearly complete, while diamondback moths and two-spot cotton leafhoppers continue to cause concern in some regions. Read this week’s regional updates from Extension agents and find links to the Strawberry Webinar Series, sweetpotato grower survey, and other helpful resources.

Fall weather brings active disease scouting, strawberry planting, and strong muscadine and sweetpotato harvests in South Carolina’s October 2025 report.