When to plant in Brandon, MS
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Brandon, Mississippi — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Brandon enjoys a long ~245-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Brandon, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average last spring frost in Brandon is now 6 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
JACKSON INTL AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Brandon’s own odds, recorded at JACKSON INTL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Mar 29 | Mar 9 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 20 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 14 | Feb 22 | Oct 31 | Nov 14 | Dec 4 |
| 28°F | Mar 17 | Feb 28 | Feb 2 | Nov 7 | Nov 28 | Dec 26 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Brandon, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 36 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Brandon planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Brandon, MS?
On average, the last spring frost in Brandon is around March 14 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Brandon, MS?
Expect Brandon's first fall frost near November 14 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Brandon in?
Brandon is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Brandon?
There are roughly 245 frost-free days in Brandon (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 14 to the first fall frost near November 14.
When should I plant tomatoes in Brandon?
In Brandon, start tomato seeds indoors around January 17–January 31, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 21 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at JACKSON INTL AP, 9 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Brandon, MS — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003940. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/mississippi/brandon.