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When to Plant Carrots in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 13 – Feb 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 6 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Sep 6.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
JacksonFeb 6 – Feb 20Aug 27 – Sep 10
GulfportJan 21 – Feb 4Sep 21 – Oct 5
West GulfportJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 10 – Sep 24
SouthavenFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
HattiesburgFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 23 – Sep 6
BiloxiJan 15 – Jan 29Sep 21 – Oct 5
MeridianFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 20 – Sep 3
Olive BranchFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 14 – Aug 28
TupeloFeb 21 – Mar 7Aug 18 – Sep 1
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 23 – Sep 6
Horn LakeFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 24 – Sep 7
PearlFeb 14 – Feb 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
MadisonFeb 14 – Feb 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
StarkvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 16 – Aug 30
ClintonFeb 6 – Feb 20Aug 27 – Sep 10
RidgelandFeb 14 – Feb 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
BrandonFeb 14 – Feb 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
ColumbusFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
VicksburgJan 29 – Feb 12Aug 30 – Sep 13
OxfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 8 – Aug 22
PascagoulaFeb 8 – Feb 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
LaurelFeb 12 – Feb 26Aug 20 – Sep 3
GautierFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
Ocean SpringsJan 15 – Jan 29Sep 21 – Oct 5
ClarksdaleFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 20 – Sep 3
Long BeachJan 21 – Feb 4Sep 21 – Oct 5
HernandoFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 13 – Aug 27
GreenwoodFeb 17 – Mar 3Aug 13 – Aug 27
NatchezFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 17 – Aug 31
CorinthMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 9 – Aug 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 45 Mississippi cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Mississippi cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Feb 13 – Feb 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Biloxi and as late as Mar 6 in Oxford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Sep 6.

When is the last frost in Mississippi?

The average last spring frost in Mississippi ranges from February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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