Cleveland, MS planting zone & frost dates
Cleveland is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 14 and the first fall frost around November 15, for a growing season of about 248 days.
Planting calendar for Cleveland
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 14) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 20 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 15).
Useful for zone 8b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 25 | Mar 14 | Apr 2 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 4 | Nov 15 | Nov 1 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 2, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 1. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 2.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Cleveland
- 38732 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Greenville zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Clarksdale zone 8b, last frost Mar 16
- Greenwood zone 8b, last frost Mar 17
- Grenada zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Yazoo City zone 8b, last frost Mar 4
- Hernando zone 8a, last frost Mar 28
- Canton zone 8b, last frost Mar 22
- Oxford zone 7b, last frost Apr 3
Questions
What growing zone is Cleveland, MS?
Cleveland is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Cleveland?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Cleveland is March 14. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 2.
When can I plant tomatoes in Cleveland?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 21 – Mar 28. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cleveland, MS (USC00221738), 2.0 km (1.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 42 m, based on 16 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.