Belden, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 21median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Belden compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Belden falls between February 28 and April 6, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 38% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 54 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 28 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Belden, MS
Belden, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 21, first frost Nov 10, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 25
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Belden, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 21 – Mar 28 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Basil | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Tupelo Rgnl Ap, MS weather station, 8 km away (elevation 361 ft (110 m)).
Frost dates near Belden
- Sherman Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Tupelo Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Blue Springs Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Ecru Mar 28 · Nov 8
- Pontotoc Mar 28 · Nov 8
- Verona Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Saltillo Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Guntown Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Algoma Mar 28 · Nov 8
- Plantersville Mar 21 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Belden, MS?
The median last spring frost in Belden, MS is March 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Belden, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Belden, MS?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Belden, MS?
Belden, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.