Pickens, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season239 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Pickens compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pickens falls between February 25 and April 6, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 30.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 239-day growing season is longer than 48% 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 55 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 68 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 19 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 30 |
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 Pickens, MS
Pickens, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 8, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pickens, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Pickens, MS weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 240 ft (73 m)).
Frost dates near Pickens
- Goodman Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Camden Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Vaughan Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Durant Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Sallis Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Lexington Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Thomastown Mar 19 · Nov 7
- Sharon Mar 22 · Nov 6
- Benton Mar 4 · Nov 24
- Canton Mar 22 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pickens, MS?
The median last spring frost in Pickens, MS is March 14. 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 Pickens, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Pickens, MS?
About 239 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pickens, MS?
Pickens, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.