When to plant tulip bulbs in Mississippi

Fall planting in Jackson

Nov 5–Dec 10

Across Mississippi the window opens between October 17 and December 15. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average first fall frost.

Fall planting, Jackson: Nov 5–Dec 10
Last frost, Jackson: Mar 6

Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Plant once the soil has cooled below 60°F. Bulbs need 12–14 weeks of cold to flower in spring.

Tulip bulbs planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

JacksonNov 5–Dec 10

GulfportDec 15–Jan 15

SouthavenNov 2–Dec 7

HattiesburgNov 9–Dec 14

BiloxiDec 15–Jan 15

Olive BranchOct 23–Nov 27

TupeloOct 27–Dec 1

MeridianOct 29–Dec 3

PearlOct 31–Dec 5

MadisonNov 5–Dec 10

OxfordOct 17–Nov 21

Horn LakeNov 2–Dec 7

ClintonNov 5–Dec 10

GreenvilleNov 1–Dec 6

BrandonOct 31–Dec 5

StarkvilleOct 25–Nov 29

RidgelandNov 5–Dec 10

ColumbusOct 29–Dec 3

PascagoulaNov 5–Dec 10

Questions

When should I plant tulip bulbs in Mississippi?

In Jackson, fall planting from November 5 to December 10. Across Mississippi the window opens between October 17 and December 15, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.