Braxton, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 16median date
Growing season251 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Braxton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Braxton falls between February 17 and April 1, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 7.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 251-day growing season is longer than 77% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 40 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 17 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 16 |
| 90% (late) | December 7 |
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 Braxton, MS
Braxton, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 16, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Dec 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Braxton, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 21 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 2 – Dec 7 |
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 D'Lo 2 Sw, MS weather station, 6 km away (elevation 335 ft (102 m)).
Frost dates near Braxton
- D Lo Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Piney Woods Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Star Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Harrisville Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Mendenhall Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Pinola Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Puckett Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Florence Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Magee Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Whitfield Mar 14 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Braxton, MS?
The median last spring frost in Braxton, MS is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Braxton, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Braxton, MS?
About 251 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Braxton, MS?
Braxton, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.