Frost dates in Louisiana
Average last frost dates in Louisiana run from January 22 in New Orleans to March 17 in Minden.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | Feb 17 | Dec 5 |
| Alexandria | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| Baker | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Baton Rouge | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| Bogalusa | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
| Bossier City | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| Broussard | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Carencro | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Central | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Covington | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Crowley | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Gonzales | Feb 21 | Dec 5 |
| Gretna | Feb 1 | Dec 31 |
| Hammond | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| Houma | Feb 5 | Dec 17 |
| Kenner | Jan 30 | Dec 31 |
| Lafayette | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Lake Charles | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Mandeville | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Minden | Mar 17 | Nov 14 |
| Monroe | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Morgan City | Jan 30 | Jan 1 |
| Natchitoches | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| New Iberia | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| New Orleans | Jan 22 | Jan 5 |
| Opelousas | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
| Pineville | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| Ruston | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Shreveport | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Slidell | Feb 24 | Dec 1 |
| Sulphur | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Thibodaux | Feb 5 | Dec 14 |
| West Monroe | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Youngsville | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Zachary | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Louisiana
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon