When to plant luffa in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant luffa shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 26 in Biloxi to April 17 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 20 – March 27 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 30 – April 6 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | February 26 – March 5 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 21 – March 28 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | April 9 – April 16 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 4 – April 11 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 30 – April 6 |
Luffa in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant luffa in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant luffa spans roughly February 26 in Biloxi to April 17 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the luffa planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right luffa 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 luffa take to grow in Mississippi?
Luffa takes about 150–200 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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