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Belen, MS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Belen, MS (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 17, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 7, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 3, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Belen, MS’s first frost (~Nov 7, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Belen

38609

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Belen, MS (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.