When to plant celery in Mississippi

Plant out in Jackson

Mar 13–Mar 20

Across Mississippi the window opens between February 19 and April 10. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Jackson: Dec 12–Dec 26
Plant out, Jackson: Mar 13–Mar 20
Last frost, Jackson: Mar 6

Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out 1–2 weeks after the last frost. Celery needs steady moisture all season.

Celery planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

JacksonMar 13–Mar 20

GulfportMar 2–Mar 9

SouthavenMar 23–Mar 30

HattiesburgMar 14–Mar 21

BiloxiFeb 19–Feb 26

Olive BranchApr 2–Apr 9

TupeloMar 28–Apr 4

MeridianMar 23–Mar 30

PearlMar 21–Mar 28

MadisonMar 13–Mar 20

OxfordApr 10–Apr 17

Horn LakeMar 23–Mar 30

ClintonMar 13–Mar 20

GreenvilleMar 20–Mar 27

BrandonMar 21–Mar 28

StarkvilleMar 30–Apr 6

RidgelandMar 13–Mar 20

ColumbusMar 20–Mar 27

PascagoulaMar 15–Mar 22

Questions

When should I plant celery in Mississippi?

In Jackson, plant out from March 13 to March 20. Across Mississippi the window opens between February 19 and April 10, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; plant out 1–2 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Celery in other states

Frost dates for every city in Mississippi