What Can Grow in Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi's deep South climate with long hot humid summers supports outstanding vegetable production.

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7a to 8b. The primary zone is 8a, with a growing season of 220 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes.

8aPrimary Zone
220 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Mississippi
7a7b8a8b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoescollards
🍎 Top Fruits
muscadinesblueberriesfigsstrawberriespeaches
🌸 Top Flowers
azaleascamelliasgardeniasblack-eyed Susans
🌳 Top Trees
longleaf pinelive oaksouthern magnoliadogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical with very hot humid summers and mild winters. High rainfall year-round.

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🏙️ Cities in Mississippi
Jackson
Zone 8a
Gulfport
Zone 8b
Hattiesburg
Zone 8a
Biloxi
Zone 8b

Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi spans USDA hardiness zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. The most common zone across the state is 8a. Humid subtropical with very hot humid summers and mild winters. High rainfall year-round.

In Mississippi, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, collards. The growing season of 220 days allows for multiple successions.

Mississippi is well suited for growing muscadines, blueberries, figs, strawberries, peaches. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Mississippi's growing season averages 220 days. Humid subtropical with very hot humid summers and mild winters. High rainfall year-round. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.