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Planting Calendar & Schedule for , MS - The Old Farmer’s Almanac
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Almanac Planting Calendar and Guide
Find the best time to plant vegetables—right where you live.
Enter your ZIP code to see your planting dates based on your local frost dates.
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- Frost & Moon–based planting dates
- Spring & fall planting windows
What You’ll See in Your Calendar
Four ways the chart helps you plant at the right time for your patch of ground:
Frost-based planting dates for your area
See the best dates to start vegetables based on your local frost timing, alongside commonly grown herbs and fruit.
Moon-favorable planting dates
Toggle dates aligned with the Moon’s phases for those who plant by lunar tradition—easy to switch on or off at any time.
Indoor and outdoor planting dates
Know when to start seeds indoors, transplant, sow directly, and make your last planting.
What’s past its planting window
See which crops are no longer in season—greyed out so you can focus on what you can still plant.
