Yazoo City, MS planting zone & frost dates
Yazoo City is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 4 and the first fall frost around November 24, for a growing season of about 267 days.
Planting calendar for Yazoo City
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 4) 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 7 – Jan 21 Transplant outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 Transplant outdoors: Mar 18 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 Transplant outdoors: Mar 18 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 11 – Mar 18 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 29 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 24).
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 7 | Mar 4 | Mar 25 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 18 | Nov 24 | Nov 5 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 25, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 5. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 15.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Yazoo City
- 39194 zone 8b
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Questions
What growing zone is Yazoo City, MS?
Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Yazoo City is March 4. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 25.
When can I plant tomatoes in Yazoo City?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 11 – Mar 18. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Yazoo City 5 Nne, MS (USC00229860), 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 33 m, based on 26 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.