Rolling Fork, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season260 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Rolling Fork compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Rolling Fork falls between February 12 and March 22, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 260-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 42 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 91 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 2 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 Rolling Fork, MS
Rolling Fork, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Rolling Fork, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 Rolling Fork, MS weather station, 3 km away (elevation 105 ft (32 m)).
Frost dates near Rolling Fork
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- Mayersville Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Grace Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Holly Bluff Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Glen Allan Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Panther Burn Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Delta City Mar 5 · Nov 20
- Valley Park Mar 11 · Nov 15
- Louise Mar 4 · Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rolling Fork, MS?
The median last spring frost in Rolling Fork, MS is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Rolling Fork, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Rolling Fork, MS?
About 260 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Rolling Fork, MS?
Rolling Fork, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.