D Lo, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 16median date
Growing season251 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How D Lo compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in D Lo 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, 45 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 D Lo, MS
D Lo, 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 D Lo, 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, 5 km away (elevation 335 ft (102 m)).
Frost dates near D Lo
- Braxton Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Mendenhall Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Piney Woods Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Puckett Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Star Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Harrisville Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Pinola Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Magee Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Florence Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Newhebron Mar 12 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in D Lo, MS?
The median last spring frost in D Lo, 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 D Lo, 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 D Lo, MS?
About 251 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is D Lo, MS?
D Lo, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.