Frost Dates for Greenville, MS 38701
Last spring frost March 11 · First fall frost November 13 · 247 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 38701 has about 20,900 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Greenville.
Very long season: 247 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 19–March 31 (40 days). Fall frost risk spans October 27–November 30 (34 days).
Frost probability for 38701
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 31 | March 11 | February 19 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 27 | November 13 | November 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at STONEVILLE EXP STN (18.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Greenville, MS
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38701 | March 11 | November 13 | 8b |
| 38703 | March 11 | November 12 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 247-day season in Greenville
In Greenville (247 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Jan 28 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 289 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 18. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Jan 14–Mar 25 | 310 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 310 available after Jan 14. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Dec 17 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 282 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 14–Mar 4 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 282 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 11. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 11. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 352 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 4–Apr 1 | 303 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 11 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 219 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 18. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Mar 25 | 212 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 25. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 4. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Feb 25 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 11. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 212 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 25. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Feb 11 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 4 | Apr 1–Apr 1 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 11–Mar 4 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 247 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 18. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 247 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 18. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 11 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Dec 17 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 261 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 17 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Sage | Jan 14 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 261 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Dec 17 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 226 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 18. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 212 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 25. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 233 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 11. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 14 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 212 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 18. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Feb 25 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 212 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 18. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Greenville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 14), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 14), Cabbage (Jan 14), Lettuce (Jan 14), Sage (Jan 14), Swiss Chard (Jan 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 14), Beets (Jan 14), Dill (Jan 14), Peas (Jan 14), Radish (Jan 14), Spinach (Jan 14), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 4), Tomato (Feb 4), Bok Choy (Feb 11), Corn (Feb 11), Cosmos (Feb 11), Nasturtiums (Feb 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 11), Turnip (Feb 11), Carrots (Feb 18), Potatoes (Feb 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 11), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 11), Cabbage (Feb 11), Collards (Feb 11), Kale (Feb 11), Lettuce (Feb 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 4). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 11), Beans (Mar 18), Pole Beans (Mar 18). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 4), Cauliflower (Mar 4), Cosmos (Mar 11), Lavender (Mar 11), Marigolds (Mar 11), Mint (Mar 11), +24 more. Last frost around March 11. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 1). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 17), Lavender (Dec 17), Onion (Dec 17), Rosemary (Dec 17), Celery (Dec 31), Collards (Dec 31), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Greenville, MS (ZIP 38701)?
The median last spring frost date for Greenville, MS (ZIP code 38701) is around March 11. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 19; one in ten it runs past March 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Greenville, MS?
The median first fall frost date for Greenville, MS is around November 13. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Greenville, MS?
The frost-free growing season in Greenville is about 247 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Greenville (247 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Greenville, MS?
Greenville, MS is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Greenville, MS?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 4 and plant out Mar 25 in Greenville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Greenville?
Two: plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Greenville?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Greenville?
Yes: plant out Mar 25 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
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