FrostCal

When to Plant Lettuce 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 20 – Oct 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
JacksonFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 24 – Oct 8
GulfportJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 19 – Nov 2
West GulfportJan 26 – Feb 9Oct 8 – Oct 22
SouthavenFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
HattiesburgFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 20 – Oct 4
BiloxiJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 19 – Nov 2
MeridianFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 17 – Oct 1
Olive BranchFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 11 – Sep 25
TupeloFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 20 – Oct 4
Horn LakeFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
PearlFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 19 – Oct 3
MadisonFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 19 – Oct 3
StarkvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 13 – Sep 27
ClintonFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 24 – Oct 8
RidgelandFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 19 – Oct 3
BrandonFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 19 – Oct 3
ColumbusFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 17 – Oct 1
VicksburgJan 29 – Feb 12Sep 27 – Oct 11
OxfordMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 5 – Sep 19
PascagoulaFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 24 – Oct 8
LaurelFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 17 – Oct 1
GautierFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 29 – Oct 13
Ocean SpringsJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 19 – Nov 2
ClarksdaleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 17 – Oct 1
Long BeachJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 19 – Nov 2
HernandoFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenwoodFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24
NatchezFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 14 – Sep 28
CorinthMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 6 – Sep 20

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 lettuce 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 20 – Oct 4.

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 lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Other Crops in Mississippi

When to plant lettuce in other states

Related Guides