Frost Dates for Sumrall, MS 39482
Last spring frost March 13 · First fall frost November 16 · 248 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 39482 has about 12,600 people.
Very long season: 248 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 23–March 31 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans October 30–December 3 (34 days).
Frost probability for 39482
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 31 | March 13 | February 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 30 | November 16 | December 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at COLUMBIA (27.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 248-day season in Sumrall
In Sumrall (248 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 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 27. | Jul 17 |
| Pepper | Jan 30 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 27. | Jul 22 |
| Lettuce | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 25 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Sep 14 |
| Cucumber | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Beans | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Peas | — | Jan 16–Mar 27 | 311 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 311 available after Jan 16. | Sep 5 |
| Zucchini | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Onion | Dec 19 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 16–Mar 6 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 283 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 13. | Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 13. | Sep 14 |
| Radish | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Oct 15 |
| Beets | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 16 | 353 | overwinter: Plant Nov 16 to Dec 7; harvest the following summer. | Dec 7 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 6–Apr 3 | 304 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 6; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 13 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 20. | Jul 29 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Mar 27 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 27. | Jul 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 6. | Aug 26 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 16 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 14 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 13. | Aug 15 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 27. | Jul 4 |
| Eggplant | Jan 23 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 27. | Jul 27 |
| Okra | Feb 13 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Basil | Feb 6 | Apr 3–Apr 3 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 13–Mar 6 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 20 |
| Parsley | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 20. | Aug 31 |
| Celery | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 248 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 20. | Jul 12 |
| Scallions | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 24 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 13 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 25 |
| Collards | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 24 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 27. | Jul 12 |
| Chives | Dec 19 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Oregano | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 19 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Sage | Jan 16 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 20 |
| Cosmos | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Lavender | Dec 19 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 30 |
| Melons | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 27. | Jul 12 |
| Mint | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 227 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 20. | Aug 15 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 27. | Jul 14 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 13. | Aug 10 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 16 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 20. | Jul 22 |
| Watermelon | Feb 27 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 20. | Jul 17 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Zinnias | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
Month by month in Sumrall
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 2), Collards (Jan 2), Kale (Jan 2), Oregano (Jan 2), Parsley (Jan 2), Scallions (Jan 2), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 16), Beets (Jan 16), Dill (Jan 16), Peas (Jan 16), Radish (Jan 16), Spinach (Jan 16), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 6), Tomato (Feb 6), Bok Choy (Feb 13), Corn (Feb 13), Cosmos (Feb 13), Nasturtiums (Feb 13), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 13), Turnip (Feb 13), Carrots (Feb 20), Potatoes (Feb 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 13), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 13), Cabbage (Feb 13), Collards (Feb 13), Kale (Feb 13), Lettuce (Feb 13), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 6). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 13), Beans (Mar 20), Pole Beans (Mar 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 6), Cauliflower (Mar 6), Cosmos (Mar 13), Lavender (Mar 13), Marigolds (Mar 13), Mint (Mar 13), +24 more. Last frost around March 13. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 3). |
| 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 4), Pumpkin (Jul 4), Cantaloupe (Jul 12), Celery (Jul 12), Melons (Jul 12), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 14), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 10), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 15), Pole Beans (Aug 15), Basil (Aug 20), Cosmos (Aug 20), Cucumber (Aug 20), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 5), Cabbage (Sep 14), Carrots (Sep 14), Beets (Sep 15), Dill (Sep 15), Swiss Chard (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 4), Arugula (Oct 14), Spinach (Oct 14), Radish (Oct 15). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 16). First frost around November 16. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 19), Lavender (Dec 19), Onion (Dec 19), Rosemary (Dec 19). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 7). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Sumrall, MS (ZIP 39482)?
The median last spring frost date for Sumrall, MS (ZIP code 39482) is around March 13. 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 23; one in ten it runs past March 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Sumrall, MS?
The median first fall frost date for Sumrall, MS is around November 16. 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 30 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Sumrall, MS?
The frost-free growing season in Sumrall is about 248 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 Sumrall (248 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 Sumrall, MS?
Sumrall, 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 Sumrall, MS?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 6 and plant out Mar 27 in Sumrall. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Sumrall?
Two: plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23.
When do I plant garlic in Sumrall?
Nov 16 to Dec 7; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Sumrall?
Yes: plant out Mar 27 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 17 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Purvis (ZIP 39475) has 257 frost-free days, 9 more than Sumrall (ZIP 39482). See Purvis ZIP 39475 frost dates
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