When to plant peas in Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 1 in Biloxi to February 20 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Jacksonthe peas direct sow window (January 23–February 20) has passed for this year.

City	Zone	Last frost	First frost	Direct sow
Jackson	8b	March 6	November 19	January 23 – February 20
Gulfport	9a	February 23	December 3	January 12 – February 9
Southaven	8a	March 16	November 16	February 2 – March 2
Biloxi	9a	February 12	December 14	January 1 – January 29
Hattiesburg	8b	March 7	November 23	January 24 – February 21
Olive Branch	8a	March 26	November 6	February 12 – March 12
Tupelo	8a	March 21	November 10	February 7 – March 7
Meridian	8b	March 16	November 12	February 2 – March 2

Peas in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant peas in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly January 1 in Biloxi to February 20 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the peas planting date vary across Mississippi?

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

Peas takes about 55–70 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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