When to plant mizuna in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant mizuna shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 15 in Biloxi to March 6 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 6 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | January 26 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 16 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | January 15 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | February 7 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | February 26 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 21 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | February 16 – March 30 |
Mizuna in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant mizuna in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow mizuna spans roughly January 15 in Biloxi to March 6 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the mizuna planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right mizuna 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 mizuna take to grow in Mississippi?
Mizuna takes about 40–50 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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