Chunky, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season226 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Chunky compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Chunky falls between March 1 and April 10, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 226-day growing season is longer than 28% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later 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 56 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 116 km away, the last frost here is 18 days later than there and the growing season is 32 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
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 Chunky, MS
Chunky, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 5, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Chunky, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 22 – Nov 26 |
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 Newton 5 Ene, MS weather station, 11 km away (elevation 374 ft (114 m)).
Frost dates near Chunky
- Hickory Mar 24 · Nov 5
- Little Rock Mar 24 · Nov 5
- Decatur Mar 25 · Nov 2
- Newton Mar 25 · Nov 2
- Rose Hill Mar 24 · Nov 5
- Enterprise Mar 18 · Nov 10
- Collinsville Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Bailey Mar 16 · Nov 12
- Stonewall Mar 18 · Nov 10
- Meridian Mar 16 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Chunky, MS?
The median last spring frost in Chunky, MS is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Chunky, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Chunky, MS?
About 226 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Chunky, MS?
Chunky, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.