When to plant globe artichoke in Mississippi

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

In Jacksonthe globe artichoke transplant out window (February 20–March 6) has passed for this year.

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

Globe Artichoke in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant globe artichoke in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to transplant globe artichoke spans roughly January 29 in Biloxi to March 20 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the globe artichoke planting date vary across Mississippi?

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

Globe Artichoke takes about 85–100 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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