When to plant sweet potato in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 5 in Biloxi to April 24 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | March 5 – March 19 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | April 6 – April 20 |
Sweet Potato in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly March 5 in Biloxi to April 24 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 potato take to grow in Mississippi?
Sweet Potato 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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