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When to Plant Potatoes 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.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 70–120 days

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

Potatoes Planting Dates by City

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

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 potatoes 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.

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 potatoes take to grow?

Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

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