Author: Zack Snipes

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

After a second consecutive weekend of winter weather, South Carolina growers are seeing a warming trend. This field report covers snow and freeze impacts across regions, guidance on row cover removal, blueberry pruning considerations, and early signs of crop injury, pests, and disease as temperatures rebound.

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.

Strawberry planting is complete across South Carolina, and fields look strong heading into winter. Fall vegetables like tomatoes, squash, and greens continue to perform well, with kale, collards, and radishes ready for market. Read regional reports from Clemson Extension agents for crop conditions, pest alerts, and tips for the upcoming season.

Field updates from Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate SC—see the latest on fall crops, pests, and disease management.