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Quitman, MS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Quitman, MS (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 14, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 16, 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 Quitman, MS’s first frost (~Nov 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Quitman, MS

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ZIP codes in Quitman

39355

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