Prentiss, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 12median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season243 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Prentiss compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Prentiss falls between February 22 and April 3, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 243-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 45 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 83 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 22 |
| 50% (median) | March 12 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Prentiss, MS
Prentiss, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 12, first frost Nov 10, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Prentiss, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — |
| Basil | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 12 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
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 Monticello, MS weather station, 23 km away (elevation 190 ft (58 m)).
Frost dates near Prentiss
- Silver Creek Mar 12 · Nov 10
- Carson Mar 5 · Nov 19
- Newhebron Mar 12 · Nov 10
- Bassfield Mar 17 · Nov 12
- Oak Vale Mar 12 · Nov 10
- Monticello Mar 12 · Nov 10
- Mount Olive Mar 17 · Nov 12
- Pinola Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Magee Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Sontag Mar 12 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Prentiss, MS?
The median last spring frost in Prentiss, MS is March 12. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Prentiss, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Prentiss, MS?
About 243 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Prentiss, MS?
Prentiss, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.