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Bentonia, MS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Bentonia, MS (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 11, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 15, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 30, 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 Bentonia, MS’s first frost (~Nov 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Bentonia, MS

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ZIP codes in Bentonia

39040

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