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When to Plant Peas in Mississippi

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Jan 30 – Feb 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Biloxi and as late as Feb 20 in Oxford.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 55–70 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Peas Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
JacksonJan 23 – Feb 6
GulfportJan 7 – Jan 21
West GulfportJan 12 – Jan 26
SouthavenFeb 2 – Feb 16
HattiesburgJan 25 – Feb 8
BiloxiJan 1 – Jan 15
MeridianFeb 2 – Feb 16
Olive BranchFeb 12 – Feb 26
TupeloFeb 7 – Feb 21
GreenvilleJan 30 – Feb 13
Horn LakeFeb 2 – Feb 16
PearlJan 31 – Feb 14
MadisonJan 31 – Feb 14
StarkvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23
ClintonJan 23 – Feb 6
RidgelandJan 31 – Feb 14
BrandonJan 31 – Feb 14
ColumbusJan 30 – Feb 13
VicksburgJan 15 – Jan 29
OxfordFeb 20 – Mar 6
PascagoulaJan 25 – Feb 8
LaurelJan 29 – Feb 12
GautierJan 18 – Feb 1
Ocean SpringsJan 1 – Jan 15
ClarksdaleFeb 2 – Feb 16
Long BeachJan 7 – Jan 21
HernandoFeb 14 – Feb 28
GreenwoodFeb 3 – Feb 17
NatchezFeb 2 – Feb 16
CorinthFeb 19 – Mar 5

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 peas in Mississippi?

In a typical Mississippi location, sow outdoors Jan 30 – Feb 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Biloxi and as late as Feb 20 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 peas take to grow?

Peas typically take 55–70 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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