Greenwood, MS planting zone & frost dates
Greenwood is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 17 and the first fall frost around November 5, for a growing season of about 231 days.
Planting calendar for Greenwood
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 17) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 5).
Useful for zone 8b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 26 | Mar 17 | Apr 5 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 23 | Nov 5 | Oct 23 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 5, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 23. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 3.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Greenwood
- 38930 zone 8b
- 38935 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Grenada zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Cleveland zone 8b, last frost Mar 14
- Yazoo City zone 8b, last frost Mar 4
- Clarksdale zone 8b, last frost Mar 16
- Greenville zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Canton zone 8b, last frost Mar 22
- Madison zone 8b, last frost Mar 14
- Oxford zone 7b, last frost Apr 3
Questions
What growing zone is Greenwood, MS?
Greenwood is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Greenwood?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Greenwood is March 17. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 5.
When can I plant tomatoes in Greenwood?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 24 – Mar 31. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Greenwood Leflore Ap, MS (USW00013978), 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 40 m, based on 30 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.