Cruger, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Cruger compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cruger falls between February 26 and April 5, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 23.
- The median last frost is the same as the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 49 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 112 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 25 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 Cruger, MS
Cruger, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 5, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cruger, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| 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 Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS weather station, 25 km away (elevation 135 ft (41 m)).
Frost dates near Cruger
- Sidon Mar 17 · Nov 5
- Morgan City Mar 8 · Nov 20
- Swiftown Mar 8 · Nov 20
- Tchula Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Itta Bena Mar 8 · Nov 20
- Coila Mar 17 · Nov 5
- Greenwood Mar 17 · Nov 5
- Lexington Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Belzoni Mar 3 · Nov 21
- Moorhead Mar 8 · Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cruger, MS?
The median last spring frost in Cruger, MS is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cruger, 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 Cruger, MS?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cruger, MS?
Cruger, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.