Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Picayune, MS, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Picayune, MS Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Picayune, MS
The average last frost date in spring for Picayune is March 5th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 19th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Picayune, MS
The average first frost date in fall for Picayune is November 20th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Picayune, MS
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Picayune is approximately 260 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Picayune, MS Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Picayune, MS Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Coleus seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), starting Statice seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), and starting Kale seeds indoors (from January 22nd to February 5th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Sorrel (from February 5th to February 19th), direct sowing California Poppy (from February 5th to February 19th), and direct sowing Kale (from February 5th to February 19th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Cucumber (from March 12th to March 26th), direct sowing Zinnia (from March 12th to March 26th), and direct sowing Cantaloupe (from March 12th to March 26th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Onion seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), and starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th).