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When to plant butternut squash in Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant butternut squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 19 in Biloxi to April 10 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Jacksonthe butternut squash direct sow window (March 13–March 27) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Jackson8bMarch 6November 19March 13 – March 27
Gulfport9aFebruary 23December 3March 2 – March 16
Southaven8aMarch 16November 16March 23 – April 6
Biloxi9aFebruary 12December 14February 19 – March 5
Hattiesburg8bMarch 7November 23March 14 – March 28
Olive Branch8aMarch 26November 6April 2 – April 16
Tupelo8aMarch 21November 10March 28 – April 11
Meridian8bMarch 16November 12March 23 – April 6

Butternut Squash in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant butternut squash in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow butternut squash spans roughly February 19 in Biloxi to April 10 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the butternut squash planting date vary across Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right butternut squash 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 butternut squash take to grow in Mississippi?

Butternut Squash takes about 90–110 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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