When to plant fennel (bulb) in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings 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 | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | February 20 – March 6 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 9 – February 23 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | January 29 – February 12 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 2 – March 16 |
Fennel (Bulb) in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly January 29 in Biloxi to March 20 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) 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 fennel (bulb) take to grow in Mississippi?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 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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