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When to Plant Kale 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 Sep 6 – Sep 20.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

Kale Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
JacksonFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 10 – Sep 24
GulfportJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 5 – Oct 19
West GulfportJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 24 – Oct 8
SouthavenFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
HattiesburgFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 6 – Sep 20
BiloxiJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 5 – Oct 19
MeridianFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 3 – Sep 17
Olive BranchFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
TupeloFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 1 – Sep 15
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
Horn LakeFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
PearlFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
MadisonFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
StarkvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 30 – Sep 13
ClintonFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 10 – Sep 24
RidgelandFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
BrandonFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
ColumbusFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 3 – Sep 17
VicksburgJan 29 – Feb 12Sep 13 – Sep 27
OxfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 22 – Sep 5
PascagoulaFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
LaurelFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 3 – Sep 17
GautierFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 15 – Sep 29
Ocean SpringsJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 5 – Oct 19
ClarksdaleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 3 – Sep 17
Long BeachJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 5 – Oct 19
HernandoFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 27 – Sep 10
GreenwoodFeb 17 – Mar 3Aug 27 – Sep 10
NatchezFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 31 – Sep 14
CorinthMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 23 – Sep 6

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 kale 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 Sep 6 – Sep 20.

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 kale take to grow?

Kale typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

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