When to plant caraway in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant caraway shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 29 in Biloxi to March 20 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 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 2 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | January 29 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 12 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 7 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 2 – March 30 |
Caraway in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant caraway in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow caraway spans roughly January 29 in Biloxi to March 20 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the caraway planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right caraway 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 caraway take to grow in Mississippi?
Caraway takes about 70–90 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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