When to plant carrot in Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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.

In Jacksonthe carrot direct sow window (February 13–March 27) has passed for this year.

City	Zone	Last frost	First frost	Direct sow
Jackson	8b	March 6	November 19	February 13 – March 27
Gulfport	9a	February 23	December 3	February 2 – March 16
Southaven	8a	March 16	November 16	February 23 – April 6
Biloxi	9a	February 12	December 14	January 22 – March 5
Hattiesburg	8b	March 7	November 23	February 14 – March 28
Olive Branch	8a	March 26	November 6	March 5 – April 16
Tupelo	8a	March 21	November 10	February 28 – April 11
Meridian	8b	March 16	November 12	February 23 – April 6

Carrot in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant carrot in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly January 22 in Biloxi to March 13 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the carrot planting date vary across Mississippi?

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

Carrot takes about 60–80 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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