When to plant corn in Mississippi

Sow outdoors in Jackson

Mar 13–Mar 27

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.

Sow outdoors, Jackson: Mar 13–Mar 27
Last sowing for a harvest: Jul 28
Last frost, Jackson: Mar 6

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Plant in blocks of at least four rows rather than one long row. Corn is pollinated by wind.

Corn planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

JacksonMar 13–Mar 27

GulfportMar 2–Mar 16

SouthavenMar 23–Apr 6

HattiesburgMar 14–Mar 28

BiloxiFeb 19–Mar 5

Olive BranchApr 2–Apr 16

TupeloMar 28–Apr 11

MeridianMar 23–Apr 6

PearlMar 21–Apr 4

MadisonMar 13–Mar 27

OxfordApr 10–Apr 24

Horn LakeMar 23–Apr 6

ClintonMar 13–Mar 27

GreenvilleMar 20–Apr 3

BrandonMar 21–Apr 4

StarkvilleMar 30–Apr 13

RidgelandMar 13–Mar 27

ColumbusMar 20–Apr 3

PascagoulaMar 15–Mar 29

Questions

When should I plant corn in Mississippi?

In Jackson, sow outdoors from March 13 to March 27. Across Mississippi the window opens between February 19 and April 10, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in Mississippi