Tupelo, MS Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Tupelo between Feb 18 and Mar 13. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 25 and Aug 28. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 21. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Tupelo
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Feb 18 – Mar 13 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 25 – Sep 30 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 25 – Aug 28 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Tupelo. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Tupelo
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizer
- OctoberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Tupelo by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 43°F and peaks in July at 83°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 18.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43°F | 48°F | 56°F | 62°F | 72°F | 79°F | 83°F | 81°F | 77°F | 66°F | 54°F | 47°F |
Tupelo lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Tupelo reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 13 (2017) and as late as Mar 4 (2022): 50 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature. Between the typical last spring frost (Mar 21) and first fall frost (Nov 11), the growing season lasts about 235 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 1 | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| 2024 | Feb 9 | Mar 20 | Nov 24 |
| 2023 | Feb 20 | Mar 21 | Nov 1 |
| 2022 | Mar 4 | Mar 14 | Oct 19 |
| 2021 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 | Nov 14 |
| 2020 | Mar 3 | Mar 7 | Dec 1 |
| 2019 | Feb 5 | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| 2018 | Feb 15 | Apr 9 | Nov 11 |
| 2017 | Jan 13 | Mar 16 | Oct 29 |
| 2016 | Feb 21 | Feb 28 | Nov 21 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Tupelo. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Tupelo?
In a typical year, between Feb 18 and Mar 13. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Tupelo?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 25 – Aug 28, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Tupelo?
The median last spring frost is Mar 21 and the median first fall frost is Nov 11 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Tupelo?
About 235 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 21 to the median first fall frost on Nov 11 (2016–2025).
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