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When to plant malabar spinach in Mississippi

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

In Jacksonthe malabar spinach transplant out window (March 20–March 27) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Jackson8bMarch 6November 19March 20 – March 27
Gulfport9aFebruary 23December 3March 9 – March 16
Southaven8aMarch 16November 16March 30 – April 6
Biloxi9aFebruary 12December 14February 26 – March 5
Hattiesburg8bMarch 7November 23March 21 – March 28
Olive Branch8aMarch 26November 6April 9 – April 16
Tupelo8aMarch 21November 10April 4 – April 11
Meridian8bMarch 16November 12March 30 – April 6

Malabar Spinach in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant malabar spinach in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to transplant malabar spinach spans roughly February 26 in Biloxi to April 17 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the malabar spinach planting date vary across Mississippi?

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

Malabar Spinach takes about 60–70 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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