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When to Plant Garlic in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, plant in fall Oct 18 – Nov 1. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 3 in Oxford and as late as Nov 16 in D'Iberville.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

CityFall planting
JacksonOct 22 – Nov 5
GulfportNov 16 – Nov 30
West GulfportNov 5 – Nov 19
SouthavenOct 19 – Nov 2
HattiesburgOct 18 – Nov 1
BiloxiNov 16 – Nov 30
MeridianOct 15 – Oct 29
Olive BranchOct 9 – Oct 23
TupeloOct 13 – Oct 27
GreenvilleOct 18 – Nov 1
Horn LakeOct 19 – Nov 2
PearlOct 17 – Oct 31
MadisonOct 17 – Oct 31
StarkvilleOct 11 – Oct 25
ClintonOct 22 – Nov 5
RidgelandOct 17 – Oct 31
BrandonOct 17 – Oct 31
ColumbusOct 15 – Oct 29
VicksburgOct 25 – Nov 8
OxfordOct 3 – Oct 17
PascagoulaOct 22 – Nov 5
LaurelOct 15 – Oct 29
GautierOct 27 – Nov 10
Ocean SpringsNov 16 – Nov 30
ClarksdaleOct 15 – Oct 29
Long BeachNov 16 – Nov 30
HernandoOct 8 – Oct 22
GreenwoodOct 8 – Oct 22
NatchezOct 12 – Oct 26
CorinthOct 4 – Oct 18

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 garlic in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, plant in fall Oct 18 – Nov 1. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 3 in Oxford and as late as Nov 16 in D'Iberville.

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 garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

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