When to plant borage in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant borage shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 16 – March 30 |
Borage in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant borage in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow borage spans roughly February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the borage planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right borage planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does borage take to grow in Mississippi?
Borage takes about 50–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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