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Lamar, MS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lamar, MS (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 6, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 28, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 23, 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 Lamar, MS’s first frost (~Oct 28, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Lamar

38642

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