What Grows in Biloxi, MS?
Biloxi on the Gulf Coast shares Gulfport's near-subtropical conditions with excellent growing potential.
Zone
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Biloxi is in USDA Zone 8b with about 235 frost-free days, and you can grow tomatoes, peppers, okra, figs, and more here.
Planting tips for Biloxi
Gulf Coast location extends season significantly. Focus on Southern subtropical crops.
What to plant, and when
Timing by your frost dates — last frost February 15, first frost November 15.
Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, Eggplant, Pumpkin
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Carrot, Radish, Beets, Onion
Green Beans, Potato, Sweet Potato, Corn, Microgreens
Garlic
What grows well in Biloxi
Tomato
Grows wellCherry Tomato
Grows wellBell Pepper
Grows wellChili Pepper
Grows wellCucumber
Grows wellZucchini
Grows wellGreen Beans
Grows wellLettuce
Grows wellSpinach
Grows wellKale
Grows wellBroccoli
Grows wellCarrot
Grows wellRadish
Grows wellBeets
Grows wellOnion
Grows wellGarlic
Grows wellPotato
Grows wellSweet Potato
Grows wellCorn
Grows wellPeas
Grows wellCabbage
Grows wellBrussels Sprouts
Grows wellEggplant
Grows wellSwiss Chard
Grows wellArugula
Grows wellMicrogreens
Grows wellPumpkin
Grows wellLeek
Grows wellAsparagus
Grows wellBasil
Grows wellFrequently asked questions
What hardiness zone is Biloxi, MS in?
Biloxi, MS is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. This drives everything about what you can reliably grow — it maps directly to how cold your winters get.
When is the last frost in Biloxi?
The average last spring frost in Biloxi is around February 15, and the first fall frost is typically November 15. Plan to move tender plants outside after February 15 and have them harvested (or protected) before November 15.
What grows well in Biloxi?
Plenty — Biloxi's USDA Zone 8b climate supports 30+ crops. Some of the easiest and most reliable here are Cherry Tomato, Chili Pepper, Cucumber.
How long is Biloxi's growing season?
Biloxi typically has around 235 frost-free days per year (roughly February 15 to November 15). That's a full season — plenty of time for most annual vegetables plus a succession or fall crop of cool-season greens.
What should I plant first in Biloxi?
Go with fast-maturing crops to get a quick win while the season is short: Microgreens, Arugula, Radish are among the quickest from seed to harvest in Biloxi.
Can I grow vegetables in containers in Biloxi?
Yes — Biloxi's climate is container-friendly for the right crops. Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper all do well in pots, which also lets you start them a little earlier and move them in on cold nights.
When should I start seeds indoors in Biloxi?
For warm-season crops like Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (around February 15), then transplant after the danger of frost has passed.