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When to Plant Green Beans in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Biloxi and as late as Apr 3 in Oxford.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
JacksonMar 6 – Mar 20
GulfportFeb 18 – Mar 4
West GulfportFeb 23 – Mar 9
SouthavenMar 16 – Mar 30
HattiesburgMar 8 – Mar 22
BiloxiFeb 12 – Feb 26
MeridianMar 16 – Mar 30
Olive BranchMar 26 – Apr 9
TupeloMar 21 – Apr 4
GreenvilleMar 13 – Mar 27
Horn LakeMar 16 – Mar 30
PearlMar 14 – Mar 28
MadisonMar 14 – Mar 28
StarkvilleMar 23 – Apr 6
ClintonMar 6 – Mar 20
RidgelandMar 14 – Mar 28
BrandonMar 14 – Mar 28
ColumbusMar 13 – Mar 27
VicksburgFeb 26 – Mar 12
OxfordApr 3 – Apr 17
PascagoulaMar 8 – Mar 22
LaurelMar 12 – Mar 26
GautierMar 1 – Mar 15
Ocean SpringsFeb 12 – Feb 26
ClarksdaleMar 16 – Mar 30
Long BeachFeb 18 – Mar 4
HernandoMar 28 – Apr 11
GreenwoodMar 17 – Mar 31
NatchezMar 16 – Mar 30
CorinthApr 2 – Apr 16

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 green beans in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Biloxi and as late as Apr 3 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 green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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