When to plant sweet potatoes in Mississippi

Plant out 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.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes 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

When should I plant sweet potatoes in Mississippi?

In Jackson, plant out 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?

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