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Can You Grow Onion in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Onions in Mississippi
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Onion
Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.
Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.
Gardening in Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Onion in Mississippi?
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Onions in Mississippi?
Plant Onions around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 16 – Jun 15.