When to plant popcorn in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant popcorn shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 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 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 16 – March 30 |
Popcorn in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant popcorn in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow popcorn spans roughly February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the popcorn planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right popcorn 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 popcorn take to grow in Mississippi?
Popcorn takes about 90–120 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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