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Chatham, MS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chatham, MS (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 13, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 14, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 2, 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 Chatham, MS’s first frost (~Nov 14, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Chatham

38731

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