Sharon, MS frost dates
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season229 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Sharon compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sharon falls between February 28 and April 9, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Mississippi median of Mar 17.
- Its 229-day growing season is longer than 30% of the 435 Mississippi places with a regular frost season (state median 239 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later 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 57 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 38 km away, the last frost here is 16 days later than there and the growing season is 29 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
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 Sharon, MS
Sharon, MS frost dates — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 6, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sharon, MS
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Feb 22 – Mar 29 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Basil | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 27 |
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 Canton 4n, MS weather station, 6 km away (elevation 249 ft (76 m)).
Frost dates near Sharon
- Canton Mar 22 · Nov 6
- Vaughan Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Madison Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Flora Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Ridgeland Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Camden Mar 14 · Nov 8
- Sandhill Mar 22 · Nov 6
- Benton Mar 4 · Nov 24
- Bentonia Mar 4 · Nov 24
- Tougaloo Mar 6 · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sharon, MS?
The median last spring frost in Sharon, MS is March 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sharon, MS?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Sharon, MS?
About 229 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sharon, MS?
Sharon, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.