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When to Plant Eggplant in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, start seeds indoors Jan 2 – Jan 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Biloxi and as late as Apr 17 in Oxford.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 65–85 days

Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

Eggplant Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
JacksonDec 26 – Jan 9Mar 20 – Mar 27
GulfportDec 10 – Dec 24Mar 4 – Mar 11
West GulfportDec 15 – Dec 29Mar 9 – Mar 16
SouthavenJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
HattiesburgDec 28 – Jan 11Mar 22 – Mar 29
BiloxiDec 4 – Dec 18Feb 26 – Mar 5
MeridianJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
Olive BranchJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 9 – Apr 16
TupeloJan 10 – Jan 24Apr 4 – Apr 11
GreenvilleJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 27 – Apr 3
Horn LakeJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
PearlJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 28 – Apr 4
MadisonJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 28 – Apr 4
StarkvilleJan 12 – Jan 26Apr 6 – Apr 13
ClintonDec 26 – Jan 9Mar 20 – Mar 27
RidgelandJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 28 – Apr 4
BrandonJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 28 – Apr 4
ColumbusJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 27 – Apr 3
VicksburgDec 18 – Jan 1Mar 12 – Mar 19
OxfordJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 17 – Apr 24
PascagoulaDec 28 – Jan 11Mar 22 – Mar 29
LaurelJan 1 – Jan 15Mar 26 – Apr 2
GautierDec 21 – Jan 4Mar 15 – Mar 22
Ocean SpringsDec 4 – Dec 18Feb 26 – Mar 5
ClarksdaleJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
Long BeachDec 10 – Dec 24Mar 4 – Mar 11
HernandoJan 17 – Jan 31Apr 11 – Apr 18
GreenwoodJan 6 – Jan 20Mar 31 – Apr 7
NatchezJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
CorinthJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 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 eggplant in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, start seeds indoors Jan 2 – Jan 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Biloxi and as late as Apr 17 in Oxford.

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 eggplant take to grow?

Eggplant typically take 65–85 days from planting to harvest. Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

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