When to plant in Grenada, MS
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Grenada, Mississippi — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Grenada, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
GRENADA · 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 Grenada’s own odds, recorded at GRENADA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 27 | Apr 9 | Mar 23 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 8 |
| 32°F | Apr 14 | Mar 28 | Mar 8 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 1 | Mar 12 | Feb 22 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 |
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 Grenada, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 37 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.
Grenada planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Grenada, MS?
On average, the last spring frost in Grenada is around March 28 (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 Grenada, MS?
In Grenada, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 4 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Grenada in?
Grenada is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Grenada?
There are roughly 221 frost-free days in Grenada (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 28 to the first fall frost near November 4.
When should I plant tomatoes in Grenada?
In Grenada, start tomato seeds indoors around January 31–February 14, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 4 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Greenwood · 47 km
- Oxford · 68 km
- Clarksdale · 84 km
- Cleveland · 85 km
- Starkville · 98 km
- Tupelo · 113 km
- Yazoo City · 116 km
- Hernando · 120 km
Frost dates recorded at GRENADA, 2 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 Grenada, MS — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00223645. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/mississippi/grenada.