What Can Grow in Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg in south Mississippi has a long warm season with good humidity for vegetable production.

Hattiesburg, MS is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season lasts about 220 days, with last frost around February 28 and first fall frost around November 1. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra.

8aUSDA Zone
220 daysFrost-Free
February 28Last Frost
November 1First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Hattiesburg
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoesblueberrieswatermelon
💡 Planting Tips

Southern Mississippi climate. Plant cool crops by February. Excellent blueberry growing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hattiesburg, MS is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Hattiesburg in south Mississippi has a long warm season with good humidity for vegetable production.

The average last spring frost in Hattiesburg is around February 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 1, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 220 days.

Hattiesburg's Zone 8a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, blueberries, watermelon. Southern Mississippi climate. Plant cool crops by February. Excellent blueberry growing.

In Hattiesburg, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 28. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.