These are the TYPICAL, historical dates that crops are ready to be picked or harvested in Mississippi. Of course, this is a big state with a wide range of climates, from the Gulf to the mountains, so it is not possible to provide absolute list for the whole state. In general, the southern part of the state starts and finishes each crop a few weeks ahead of the northern parts. Plus the seasons vary a little bit every year , depending upon the weather and other conditions, so call a few weeks ahead of the start date!
And if you want simple instructions how to make jam or how to make applesauce , just click here.
These are the TYPICAL, historical dates that crops are ready to be picked or harvested in Mississippi. Of course, this is a big state with a wide range of climates, from the Gulf to the mountains, so it is not possible to provide absolute list for the whole state. In general, the southern part of the state starts and finishes each crop a few weeks ahead of the northern parts. Plus the seasons vary a little bit every year , depending upon the weather and other conditions, so call a few weeks ahead of the start date!
And if you want simple instructions how to make jam or how to make applesauce , just click here.
CROP
DATES
CROP
DATES
Apples
July 25-November 21
Onions - Dry
May 1-June 25
Asparagus
March 15-June 20
Onions - Green
Jan. 1-June 1
Beans - Lima
May 15-October 20
Onions - VidaliaⓇ
April 20-June 10
Beans: Pole & Snap
May 10-Nov. 5
Peaches
May 8-August 25
Blackberries
June 1-July 30
Peanuts
August 15-November 1
Blueberries
May 15-July 30
Pears
August 1-November 1
Cabbage
May 15-September 25
Peas - English
Jan. 15-April 1
Cantaloupes
June 1-August 20
Peas - Field
May 15-October 1
Christmas Trees
November- December
Pecans
September 1- December . 15
Collards
October 1-June 20
Pepper - Sweet
June 1-September 1
Corn - Green
May 25-October 10
Plums
July 1-August 25
Corn - Sweet
May 15-July 1
Potatoes - Irish
May 15-September 15
Cucumbers
May 1-July 20
Potatoes - Sweet
July 15-November 20
Eggplant
June 15-October 20
Pumpkins
September 15-November 15
Grapes - Bunch
June 20-October 1
Squash
May 20-October 1
Lettuce
March 15-May 20
Strawberries
March 1-June 15
Muscadines
July 1-November 1
Tomatoes
May 25-October 15
Nectarines
May 8-August 25
Turnips - Bunched
Jan. 1-April 15
Okra
May 20-October 1
Turnips - Greens
October 1-March 15
Nectarines
Nectarines
July 1 - Sepetmber 20
Nectarines
Nectarines
July 1 - Sepetmber 20
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