When to plant broccoli in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 22 in Biloxi to March 13 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | February 13 – February 27 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 2 – February 16 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | January 22 – February 5 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | February 14 – February 28 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 5 – March 19 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 28 – March 14 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | February 23 – March 9 |
Broccoli in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly January 22 in Biloxi to March 13 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli 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 broccoli take to grow in Mississippi?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 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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