When to plant escarole in Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant escarole 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.

In Jacksonthe escarole transplant out window (February 13–March 6) has passed for this year.

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

Escarole in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant escarole in Mississippi?

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

Does the escarole planting date vary across Mississippi?

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

Escarole takes about 80–100 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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