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What to plant in June in Mississippi

In Mississippi (MS), June is the heart of the growing season - about 12 weeks after the last frost (March 20) and 20 weeks before the first (November 5). The state averages 230 frost-free days a year (last frost March 20, first frost November 5; USDA zones 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a).

9 crops have a sowing or planting window this month.

Dates here come from Mississippi frost dates (last frost Mar 20, first frost Nov 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in Mississippi.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 9Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 48

Mississippi: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: Mar 20 – Nov 5
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 9 have one in June; the busiest month is March (86).

Keep sowing (succession)

Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.

Harvesting in June

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Cabbage · Apr 28 – Jun 7Basil · May 3 – Jun 2Cauliflower · May 5 – Jun 4Radicchio · May 5 – Jun 14Tarragon · May 12 – Jun 11Potato · May 15 – Jul 4Parsley · May 15 – Jun 4New Zealand Spinach · May 16 – Jun 5Fennel (Bulb) · May 17 – Jun 11Summer Savory · May 21 – Jun 5Mint · May 22 – Jun 11Lemon Balm · May 22 – Jun 11Cucumber · May 23 – Jun 12Okra · May 23 – Jun 7Tomato · May 26 – Jun 20Pole Bean · May 26 – Jun 5Sweet Corn · May 26 – Jul 5Sweet Marjoram · May 26 – Jun 15Onion · May 28 – Jun 27Shallot · May 28 – Jun 27Bitter Melon · May 28 – Jun 17Malabar Spinach · May 28 – Jun 12Endive & Escarole · May 30 – Jun 14Bell Pepper · Jun 2 – Jul 2Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jun 2 – Jul 2Thyme · Jun 3 – Jun 18Sage · Jun 3 – Jun 18Brussels Sprouts · Jun 4 – Jul 4Ground Cherry · Jun 5 – Jun 25Sunflower · Jun 5 – Jul 5Shiso (Perilla) · Jun 5 – Jun 25Lima Bean · Jun 7 – Jul 7Cucamelon · Jun 7 – Jun 17Oregano · Jun 8 – Jun 18Edamame (Soybean) · Jun 10 – Jul 5Tomatillo · Jun 10 – Jul 5Chili Pepper · Jun 12 – Jul 12Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jun 12 – Jul 2Watermelon · Jun 12 – Jul 12Eggplant · Jun 14 – Jul 4Leek · Jun 14 – Aug 3Winter Squash · Jun 15 – Jul 15Parsnip · Jun 21 – Jul 21Salsify · Jun 24 – Aug 3Pumpkin · Jun 25 – Jul 25Rosemary · Jun 25 – Jul 25Celery · Jun 28 – Aug 7Celeriac · Jun 28 – Jul 18

Planting dates for popular crops in Mississippi

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Mississippi: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant tomato in Mississippi →When to plant lettuce in Mississippi →When to plant garlic in Mississippi →When to plant bell pepper in Mississippi →When to plant carrot in Mississippi →When to plant onion in Mississippi →When to plant pea in Mississippi →When to plant spinach in Mississippi →Mississippi frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: June garden jobs in Mississippi

  1. Water deeply two or three times a week rather than a little every day - about an inch a week, more in heat. See watering a vegetable garden.
  2. 20 weeks until the average first frost (November 5). Plan the fall garden now - most fall crops are sown 8-12 weeks before first frost. See the fall and winter garden guide.
  3. Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
  4. Harvest often: cabbage, basil, cauliflower, radicchio should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

ZoneLast frostFirst frostSeason
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days
Zone 8Mar 20Nov 5230 days
Zone 9Feb 20Nov 30280 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in Mississippi in June?

9 crops have a window in June: . The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Mississippi in June?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in Mississippi have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about January 23.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in Mississippi in June?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Mississippi the next lettuce window opens around August 31: sow for a fall crop.

When is the first frost in Mississippi?

The statewide average first fall frost is around November 5 and the last spring frost around March 20. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.

What can I harvest in Mississippi in June?

From plantings made on time: cabbage, basil, cauliflower, radicchio, tarragon, potato, parsley, new zealand spinach, fennel (bulb), summer savory.

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Dates are computed from Mississippi’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.