Waynesboro 2 W, MS Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Waynesboro 2 W garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Mar 17
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Nov 9
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
237 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 8b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Feb 24 Mar 17 Apr 7
First fall frost Dec 1 Nov 9 Oct 25
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Feb 28 · first Nov 23

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the WAYNESBORO 2 W station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Waynesboro 2 W

Computed from Waynesboro 2 W's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-8 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Jan 20 – Feb 3 Mar 24 – Mar 31
🫑 Peppers Jan 6 – Jan 20 Mar 31 – Apr 7
🥬 Lettuce Feb 3 – Feb 17 Feb 17 – Mar 3 Feb 17 – Mar 17
🫛 Peas Feb 3 – Feb 17
🥕 Carrots Feb 24 – Mar 17
🥦 Broccoli Jan 27 – Feb 10 Feb 24 – Mar 10
🥬 Kale Feb 3 – Feb 17 Feb 17 – Mar 3 Feb 17 – Mar 3
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 17 – Feb 24 Mar 24 – Mar 31 Mar 24 – Mar 31
🥒 Zucchini Feb 17 – Feb 24 Mar 24 – Mar 31 Mar 24 – Mar 31
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Mar 24 – Mar 31
🌽 Sweet Corn Mar 24 – Mar 31
🌿 Basil Feb 3 – Feb 17 Mar 24 – Mar 31 Mar 31 – Apr 7
🧄 Garlic Fall: Sep 28 – Oct 26

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Waynesboro 2 W's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Waynesboro 2 W

With roughly 237 frost-free days, Waynesboro 2 W gardens fit long-season crops — melons, winter squash, sweet potatoes — with room left for spring and fall rounds of greens and roots. The first frost around Nov 9 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Waynesboro 2 W, MS?

The average last spring frost in Waynesboro 2 W is around Mar 17, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Waynesboro 2 W, MS?

The average first fall frost in Waynesboro 2 W arrives around Nov 9. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Waynesboro 2 W?

About 237 frost-free days on average, from Mar 17 to Nov 9. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Waynesboro 2 W in?

USDA zone 8b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.