When to plant ground cherry in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant ground cherry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 19 in Biloxi to April 10 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 | March 13 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | March 2 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 23 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | February 19 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 14 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | April 2 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 28 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 23 – March 30 |
Ground Cherry in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant ground cherry in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant ground cherry spans roughly February 19 in Biloxi to April 10 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the ground cherry planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right ground cherry 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 ground cherry take to grow in Mississippi?
Ground Cherry takes about 65–75 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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