Potts Camp, Mississippi, sits in USDA hardiness zones 8a-9a — a range where zone-matched perennials and frost-aware annual timing set what succeeds.
Among the crops suited to this profile: pecan, okra, muscadine grape, and magnolia. The site-level story — soil, sun, drainage — decides the rest.
Even in Potts Camp, no two yards are alike.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
8a-9a
Last Hard Freeze (28°F)
Feb 2
Town normal — light frosts run a few weeks later
First Hard Freeze (28°F)
Dec 30
Town normal — light frosts arrive a few weeks earlier
Town Area
621 acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Zone maps are averages across Potts Camp. Your yard's slope, trees, and frost pockets shift what actually grows — see your land's exact reading.
Soil varies lot by lot — soil types explained.
What Grows in Potts Camp
Plants matched to Potts Camp's USDA zones 8a-9a — each links to its full growing profile.
Is it too late to plant in Potts Camp?
For most of the year, no — what changes is which crops still fit the days remaining. Cool-season crops can go in from around Jan 5; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Feb 2 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Dec 30 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Here the calendar nearly circles: cool-season crops take the winter shift, and the next window is always close.
Growing Challenges in Mississippi
What an experienced grower plans around here — each one has a move.
Extreme summer heat and humidity
Run the garden on the generous spring and fall windows — and let summer belong to okra, peas, and sweet potatoes.
Heavy alluvial clay in the Delta region
Delta clay is rich but slow to drain — raised rows get roots above the wet while keeping that fertility in reach.
Frequent severe storms and flooding
Site beds on the high ground, mound the rows, and keep water moving — drainage planning is storm insurance.
For cultivar selection, pest pressure, and planting-time guidance specific to Mississippi, the Mississippi State University Extension Service is the authoritative local source.
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Severity Distribution
within ~10 miles of Potts Camp
Highest-Severity Sites
A note from Gnorman
What an experienced grower watches for around here
In and around Potts Camp, two things run higher than the national average — Nitrate (16 sites) and Underground Storage Tanks (26 sites). It's not cause for alarm — it's worth knowing, and there's a sensible way to grow around it.
Nitrate: Nitrate contamination primarily comes from agricultural fertilizer runoff and failing septic systems.
Underground Storage Tanks: Underground storage tanks are the single most common source of soil contamination near homes and gardens.
Test well water for nitrate if you rely on a private well for irrigation (EPA standard: 10 mg/L).
Use raised beds with imported soil — this eliminates the primary soil-contact pathway.
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Potts Camp Average
- ●USDA Zones 8a-9a
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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Key Growing Facts for Potts Camp, Mississippi
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8a-9a (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Hard Freeze (28°F): Feb 2 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can follow for a few weeks)
- First Hard Freeze (28°F): Dec 30 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can arrive a few weeks earlier)
- Days Between Hard Freezes: ~331 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 621 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Potts Camp, Mississippi?
Potts Camp sits in USDA hardiness zones 8a-9a, per the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones reflect average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991–2020 weather data.
Is it too late to plant in Potts Camp?
For most of the year, no — what changes is which crops still fit the days remaining. Cool-season crops can go in from around Jan 5; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Feb 2 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Dec 30 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Here the calendar nearly circles: cool-season crops take the winter shift, and the next window is always close.
When does frost risk typically end in Potts Camp?
The last hard freeze (28°F) in Potts Camp typically lands around Feb 2, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — an earlier marker than the light-frost dates many planting charts quote. That marks the hard freeze, not the last light frost — light frosts can still bite for a few more weeks, so tender transplants usually wait another 2–3 weeks.
When is the first frost in Potts Camp?
The first hard freeze (28°F) in Potts Camp typically arrives around Dec 30, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — the point most tender summer crops finish. Lighter frosts usually reach a couple of weeks earlier, so watch the forecast from late summer on and harvest or cover tender plants before the first cold night.
What vegetables grow in Potts Camp?
Potts Camp's zones 8a-9a support a wide range — strong performers include Pecan, Okra, Muscadine Grape, Magnolia, and Sweet Potato. What actually takes on any one site comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage, and we score each plant against the real conditions at your address.
Which hardiness zone is Potts Camp, really?
Officially, Potts Camp sits in USDA zones 8a-9a (USDA PHZM 2023) — but a zone is a 30-year average of winter's coldest night across an area, and it can't see any one yard. A south-facing slope, a tree line, or a low frost pocket can shift a single site by half a zone either way, which is why neighboring gardeners often quote different numbers. We read the conditions at your exact address — soil, sun, slope, and frost — and score 1,112 plants against what's actually there.
Is the soil safe to grow vegetables in Potts Camp?
The federal record around Potts Camp is light — 42 documented sites across the 9 federal source types we checked — and proximity to a documented site is information, not a diagnosis of any one yard. Growing food here starts from a strong position; a soil test before new food beds settles any site-specific question.
How do I protect my plants from frost in Potts Camp?
As the season closes around the first 28°F hard freeze near Dec 30 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals), a few moves buy time: cover tender plants with floating row cover or an old sheet on still, clear nights, water the soil the afternoon before a freeze so it holds warmth overnight, and harvest frost-tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil before the first hard night. Hardy greens and root crops shrug off light frost and often sweeten after it, so leave them in.
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