When to plant okra in Mississippi

Okra
Sow outdoors in Jackson
Mar 27–Apr 10

Across Mississippi the window opens between March 5 and April 24. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Jackson
Mar 27–Apr 10
Last sowing for a harvest
Sep 1
Last frost, Jackson
Mar 6

Sow outdoors 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Okra wants hot soil and hot nights. It is one of the last crops to go in.

Okra planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JacksonMar 27–Apr 10
GulfportMar 16–Mar 30
SouthavenApr 6–Apr 20
HattiesburgMar 28–Apr 11
BiloxiMar 5–Mar 19
Olive BranchApr 16–Apr 30
TupeloApr 11–Apr 25
MeridianApr 6–Apr 20
PearlApr 4–Apr 18
MadisonMar 27–Apr 10
OxfordApr 24–May 8
Horn LakeApr 6–Apr 20
ClintonMar 27–Apr 10
GreenvilleApr 3–Apr 17
BrandonApr 4–Apr 18
StarkvilleApr 13–Apr 27
RidgelandMar 27–Apr 10
ColumbusApr 3–Apr 17
PascagoulaMar 29–Apr 12

Questions

When should I plant okra in Mississippi?

In Jackson, sow outdoors from March 27 to April 10. Across Mississippi the window opens between March 5 and April 24, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

More for Mississippi

Okra in other states

Frost dates for every city in Mississippi