When to plant sweet corn in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant sweet corn 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 |
Sweet Corn in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant sweet corn in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow sweet corn spans roughly February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet corn planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet corn 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 sweet corn take to grow in Mississippi?
Sweet Corn takes about 60–90 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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