What to Plant in August in Mississippi

Your August planting guide for Mississippi (USDA Zones 7–9, typically Zone 8). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 7–9210–290 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Mississippi · Zones 7–9

Zone 8 August guide

Zone 8August in Mississippi★ Most of MS

974 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 974
Full Zone 8 guide →

+ 966 more Zone 8 varieties for August

Zone 7August in Mississippi

962 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 962
Full Zone 7 guide →

+ 954 more Zone 7 varieties for August

Zone 9August in Mississippi

742 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 742
Full Zone 9 guide →

+ 734 more Zone 9 varieties for August

August in Regions Overlapping Zones 7–9

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