When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | February 13 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 2 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 23 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | January 22 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | February 14 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 5 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 28 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | February 23 – March 30 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly January 22 in Biloxi to March 13 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 gai lan (chinese broccoli) take to grow in Mississippi?
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) takes about 50–70 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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