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Claiborne County, MS — Planting Guide

Claiborne County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 12 and the first fall frost is November 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 246 days.

At an elevation of 115 ft, Claiborne County receives approximately 55.8 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 97°F with winter lows around 38°F. The predominant soil type is Clay Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8b (15°F to 20°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 12

🍂 First Frost

November 13

📅 Growing Season

246 days

⛰️ Elevation

115 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

55.8 in

Claiborne County, MS Long season
246 days
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Last Spring Frost March 12
➔ 246 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 13

Claiborne County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8b Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 12 First Frost: Nov 13

Soil & Growing Conditions in Claiborne County

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.

Watering Needs

With 55.8 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

246-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Claiborne County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Claiborne County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 18 – Jul 23 80–100
Amaranth Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Aug 13 90–120
Artichoke — — Mar 26 — Jul 30 – Oct 8 120–180
Arugula Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 30–50
Asparagus — — Mar 26 — — 730–1095
Beets — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 21 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jul 2 – Aug 27 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Jul 9 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 19 — — Jun 18 – Aug 6 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 28 40–60
Broccoli Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 14 – Jun 25 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 28 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 11 – Aug 6 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Jul 30 85–110
Cabbage Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 14 – Jul 9 60–100
Calabash Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 80–120
Cardoon — — Mar 26 — Jul 30 – Sep 10 120–150
Carrots — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Apr 30 – Jun 4 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 9 55–100
Celeriac Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 25 – Jul 30 100–120
Celery Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 4 – Jul 30 80–120
Celtuce Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 14 – Jun 25 60–90
Chard Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jun 25 50–60
Chayote Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jul 30 – Oct 8 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 4 – Jul 16 80–110
Chicory Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 14 – Jun 25 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jun 4 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 18 – Jul 23 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 9 55–75
Corn — Mar 19 — — May 21 – Jul 16 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 19 — — May 21 – Jul 2 60–90
Cress Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Mar 26 – Apr 16 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 14 – Jun 11 45–60
Crosne — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Jul 30 – Oct 1 150–200
Cucumber Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 16 50–70
Daikon — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 21 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 18 – Jul 23 80–100
Edamame — Mar 19 — — Jun 4 – Jul 16 75–100
Eggplant Jan 8 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 4 – Aug 6 65–85
Endive Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 30 – Jun 4 45–65
Escarole Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jun 4 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 28 – Jul 9 75–100
Fennel Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Jul 9 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 2 Jan 1 – Jun 18 90–240
Ginger Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Nov 26 – Dec 10 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 19 — — May 14 – Jul 9 50–65
Horseradish — — Mar 26 — Jul 30 – Oct 8 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 8 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 4 – Sep 10 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jul 9 – Aug 13 100–120
Jicama Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jul 30 – Oct 8 120–180
Kabocha Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Jul 23 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 30 – May 28 45–60
Kale Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 2 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 19 — — Jun 18 – Jul 23 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 30 – Jun 4 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – May 21 35–50
Leeks Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 11 – Aug 27 90–150
Lentils Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 4 – Jul 16 80–110
Lettuce Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 25 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 19 — — May 21 – Jul 2 60–90
Loofah Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jul 9 – Sep 10 100–150
Luffa Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Sep 10 90–150
Mache Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 28 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jun 18 55–70
Melon Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 4 – Jul 23 70–100
Microgreens Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Mar 19 – Apr 16 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 30 – Jun 25 50–70
Mizuna Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – May 14 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jun 11 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jun 18 55–70
Okra Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 16 50–65
Onion Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 11 – Jul 30 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 21 40–55
Parsnip — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Jun 11 – Jul 23 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 14 – Jun 11 45–60
Peas Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 2 55–70
Peppers Jan 8 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Aug 6 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 16 55–70
Potatoes Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 4 – Aug 13 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Aug 13 85–120
Purslane Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 28 40–60
Radicchio Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 14 – Jun 18 60–80
Radish — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Mar 26 – Apr 16 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 2 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 28 – Jul 9 75–100
Rutabaga — Feb 26 — Sep 4 May 21 – Jun 25 80–100
Salsify — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Jun 11 – Jul 23 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 21 – Jul 16 70–110
Scallions Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jun 4 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Jul 2 60–80
Shallot Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Jun 11 – Jul 30 90–120
Shiso Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 16 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 16 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 2 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 19 — — Jun 11 – Aug 6 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Jul 23 85–100
Spinach Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 14 – Jul 16 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 80–120
Sunchoke — — Mar 26 — Jul 16 – Sep 10 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 19 — — May 21 – Jul 2 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Aug 13 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 16 – May 21 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Aug 6 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Aug 6 60–85
Turmeric Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Nov 26 – Dec 10 240–300
Turnip — Feb 26 — Sep 4 Apr 9 – May 14 40–60
Watercress Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 12 Sep 4 Apr 23 – May 28 40–60
Watermelon Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 4 – Jul 23 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 19 — — May 14 – Jul 9 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 25 – Aug 13 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 2 55–80
Zucchini Feb 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 14 – Jul 9 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Claiborne County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Claiborne County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 2 — Jul 2 – Oct 15 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 2 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 2 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 2 — Jun 11 – Jul 16 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 2 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 2 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 2 — Jun 11 – Aug 6 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 2 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 2 — Jun 25 – Aug 6 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 2 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 2 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 2 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 2 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 2 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 2 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 2 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 2 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 2 — Jul 2 – Dec 17 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Claiborne County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Claiborne County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 — 365–730
Anise Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Jun 4 – Aug 20 90–120
Basil Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 23 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 19 — Jun 18 – Sep 3 90–120
Borage Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 30 – Jun 18 50–60
Caraway Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 23 60–80
Chamomile Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 16 60–90
Chervil Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 40–60
Chives — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Cilantro Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Cumin Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Jun 18 – Aug 20 100–120
Dill Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 40–60
Epazote Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 14 – Jul 9 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 16 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 19 — Jun 18 – Sep 3 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 19 — Jun 4 – Jul 30 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 19 — May 28 – Jul 30 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 9 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 19 — May 28 – Jul 30 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Aug 6 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — Jun 11 – Sep 10 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 19 — May 28 – Jul 30 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Mint — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Parsley Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 May 7 – Jul 9 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 19 — Jun 11 – Oct 29 80–180
Rue — — Mar 19 — May 28 – Jul 30 70–90
Sage — — Mar 19 — Jun 4 – Jul 30 75–90
Savory — — Mar 19 — May 14 – Jul 9 50–70
Sorrel Feb 5 Feb 26 Mar 5 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Jun 18 40–60
Stevia Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 28 – Aug 6 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 19 — May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 22 Mar 19 Mar 26 — May 21 – Jul 23 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 19 — May 28 – Jul 30 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 19 — Jul 23 – Oct 29 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Claiborne County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Claiborne County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Jan 29 Feb 26 Feb 26 — Apr 23 – Sep 24 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 16 Nov 13 – Dec 4 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 18 Sep 25 – Oct 23 90–120
Astilbe Jan 15 — Mar 12 — May 21 – Jul 9 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Jan 22 Feb 19 Sep 18 Apr 23 – Aug 20 60–90
Begonias Jan 1 — Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 8 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 15 Feb 26 Mar 12 — May 21 – Oct 15 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 15 — Mar 12 — Apr 30 – May 28 60–90
Calendula — Jan 22 Feb 19 Sep 4 Apr 9 – Sep 3 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 4 Nov 13 – Mar 5 60–90
Celosia Feb 12 Feb 26 Feb 26 — Apr 30 – Oct 8 60–90
Columbine Jan 15 Mar 12 Mar 12 — Apr 30 – May 28 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 15 Feb 26 Mar 12 — May 14 – Oct 8 60–80
Cosmos Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 19 — Apr 30 – Oct 1 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 16 Sep 18 – Oct 9 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 16 Sep 25 – Oct 23 20–40
Dahlias Feb 19 Mar 12 Mar 12 — May 21 – Nov 5 70–120
Daylily Jan 15 — Mar 12 — May 21 – Oct 22 60–90
Dianthus Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 — Mar 19 – May 28 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 15 Mar 12 Mar 12 — May 21 – Oct 8 70–90
Foxglove Jan 15 Mar 5 Mar 5 — Apr 23 – May 21 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 2 Oct 23 – Nov 27 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 29 Feb 26 Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 22 70–100
Geraniums Jan 1 — Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 8 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 12 Mar 12 — May 21 – Nov 5 70–100
Hostas Jan 8 — Mar 12 — May 21 – Sep 24 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 16 Oct 9 – Oct 30 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 8 — Mar 5 — May 14 – Sep 17 90–150
Impatiens Jan 15 — Mar 5 — May 14 – Oct 15 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 5 — Apr 23 – May 28 60–100
Larkspur — — — Sep 4 Nov 13 – Mar 5 60–90
Lavender Jan 15 — Mar 12 — May 21 – Aug 27 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 5 — May 14 – Sep 3 70–120
Lobelia Jan 15 — Jan 29 — Mar 26 – May 7 70–80
Lupine Jan 15 Mar 12 Mar 12 — Apr 30 – May 28 75–100
Marigolds Feb 5 Feb 26 Feb 26 — Apr 23 – Sep 10 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 12 Feb 26 Feb 26 — Apr 23 – Oct 8 55–65
Pansy Jan 1 — Feb 19 Sep 4 Apr 16 – Aug 6 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 12 — May 7 – Jun 4 90–120
Petunia Jan 15 — Mar 5 — May 14 – Oct 1 70–90
Phlox Jan 15 Mar 12 Mar 12 — May 21 – Jul 30 80–110
Portulaca Feb 12 Feb 26 Feb 26 — Apr 16 – Sep 24 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 18 Oct 2 – Oct 30 90–120
Roses Jan 8 — Mar 5 — May 14 – Oct 15 90–180
Salvia Jan 15 — Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 8 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 15 — Mar 12 — Jul 2 – Sep 24 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 1 Jan 29 Feb 19 Sep 4 Apr 30 – Sep 3 70–100
Sunflower Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 26 — May 21 – Oct 8 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Jan 29 Jan 29 Feb 19 Sep 18 Apr 2 – Aug 6 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 11 Nov 20 – Jan 29 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 16 Oct 2 – Oct 30 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 1 — Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 8 70–90
Yarrow Jan 15 Feb 26 Mar 12 — May 14 – Oct 8 60–90
Zinnia Feb 12 Feb 26 Feb 26 — May 7 – Oct 8 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Claiborne County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Claiborne County, MS?

Claiborne County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Claiborne County, MS?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Claiborne County falls around March 12. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Claiborne County, MS?

The median first fall frost in Claiborne County arrives around November 13. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: June 2026.

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