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When to Plant Spinach 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. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 20 – Oct 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

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

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
JacksonJan 23 – Feb 6Sep 24 – Oct 8
GulfportJan 7 – Jan 21Oct 19 – Nov 2
West GulfportJan 12 – Jan 26Oct 8 – Oct 22
SouthavenFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
HattiesburgJan 25 – Feb 8Sep 20 – Oct 4
BiloxiJan 1 – Jan 15Oct 19 – Nov 2
MeridianFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 17 – Oct 1
Olive BranchFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 11 – Sep 25
TupeloFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 15 – Sep 29
GreenvilleJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 20 – Oct 4
Horn LakeFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
PearlJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
MadisonJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
StarkvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 13 – Sep 27
ClintonJan 23 – Feb 6Sep 24 – Oct 8
RidgelandJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
BrandonJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
ColumbusJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 17 – Oct 1
VicksburgJan 15 – Jan 29Sep 27 – Oct 11
OxfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 5 – Sep 19
PascagoulaJan 25 – Feb 8Sep 24 – Oct 8
LaurelJan 29 – Feb 12Sep 17 – Oct 1
GautierJan 18 – Feb 1Sep 29 – Oct 13
Ocean SpringsJan 1 – Jan 15Oct 19 – Nov 2
ClarksdaleFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 17 – Oct 1
Long BeachJan 7 – Jan 21Oct 19 – Nov 2
HernandoFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 10 – Sep 24
GreenwoodFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 10 – Sep 24
NatchezFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 14 – Sep 28
CorinthFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 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 spinach 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. 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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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