When to Plant Potatoes in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Jan 22 – Feb 5 in Biloxi to Mar 13 – Mar 27 in Oxford. In Jackson, it's Feb 13 – Feb 27. The average last spring frost differs by about 7 weeks across the state (Feb 12 in Biloxi, Apr 3 in Oxford), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in Mississippi by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Bay St. Louis | 9a | Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Biloxi | 9a | Jan 22 – Feb 5 |
| Brandon | 8b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Brookhaven | 8b | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Byram | 8b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| Canton | 8b | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Clarksdale | 8b | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Clinton | 8b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| Columbus | 8b | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Corinth | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| D'Iberville | 9a | Jan 22 – Feb 5 |
| Flowood | 8b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Gautier | 9a | Feb 8 – Feb 22 |
| Greenville | 8b | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Greenwood | 8b | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Grenada | 8a | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Gulfport | 9a | Feb 2 – Feb 16 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Hernando | 8a | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Horn Lake | 8a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Jackson | 8b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| Laurel | 8b | Feb 19 – Mar 5 |
| Long Beach | 9a | Jan 28 – Feb 11 |
| Madison | 8b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| McComb | 8b | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Moss Point | 9a | Feb 8 – Feb 22 |
| Natchez | 8b | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Ocean Springs | 9a | Jan 22 – Feb 5 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Oxford | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Pascagoula | 9a | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Pearl | 8b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Petal | 8b | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Picayune | 9a | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Ridgeland | 8b | Feb 13 – Feb 27 |
| Southaven | 8a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Starkville | 8a | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Tupelo | 8a | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Vicksburg | 8b | Feb 5 – Feb 19 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Mississippi, or the general guide to when to plant potatoes.
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