§ When to plant · Louisiana · Checked Sept 2026
In New Orleans, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around February 13, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by March 7. Cool-season crops go in from January, and again from July for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlexandriaALEXANDRIA · 3 km | Feb 27 | Mar 16March 16 | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
| Baton RougeLSU BEN-HUR FARM · 9 km | Feb 28 | Mar 18March 18 | Apr 5 | Nov 6 |
| Bossier CitySHREVEPORT DWTN AIRPORT · 9 km | Feb 28 | Mar 17March 17 | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| CentralBATON ROUGE RYAN AIRPORT · 11 km | Feb 25 | Mar 15March 15 | Apr 1 | Nov 7 |
| GretnaTERRYTOWN 3S · 2 km | Feb 1 | Feb 23February 23 | Mar 16 | Dec 1 |
| HammondHAMMOND 5 E · 8 km | Mar 8 | Mar 28March 28 | Apr 16 | Nov 3 |
| HoumaHOUMA · 13 km | Feb 5 | Feb 26February 26 | Mar 19 | Nov 23 |
| KennerNEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 2 km | Jan 30 | Feb 20February 20 | Mar 12 | Dec 1 |
| LafayetteLAFAYETTE · 4 km | Feb 26 | Mar 16March 16 | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| Lake CharlesLAKE CHARLES · 8 km | Feb 14 | Mar 5March 5 | Mar 24 | Nov 14 |
| MonroeMONROE REGIONAL AIRPORT · 3 km | Mar 8 | Mar 24March 24 | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| NatchitochesNATCHITOCHES · 4 km | Feb 28 | Mar 17March 17 | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| New IberiaNEW IBERIA ACADIANA AIRPORT · 7 km | Feb 10 | Mar 3March 3 | Mar 23 | Nov 17 |
| New OrleansNEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT · 9 km | Jan 22 | Feb 13February 13 | Mar 7 | Dec 13 |
| RustonRUSTON LA TECH · 3 km | Mar 11 | Mar 28March 28 | Apr 14 | Oct 31 |
| ShreveportSHREVEPORT · 5 km | Mar 9 | Mar 26March 26 | Apr 11 | Nov 2 |
| SlidellSLIDELL · 3 km | Feb 24 | Mar 15March 15 | Apr 2 | Nov 9 |
| SulphurLAKE CHARLES · 18 km | Feb 14 | Mar 5March 5 | Mar 24 | Nov 14 |
| YoungsvilleLAFAYETTE 13 SOUTHEAST · 12 km | Feb 19 | Mar 11March 11 | Mar 31 | Nov 9 |
| ZacharyBATON ROUGE RYAN AIRPORT · 14 km | Feb 25 | Mar 15March 15 | Apr 1 | Nov 7 |
Louisiana's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from Louisiana's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
Link to this view getezina.com/when-to-plant/louisiana/
§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
North Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Aug–Oct.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
South Louisiana: plant Mar–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
North Louisiana: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
North Louisiana: sow Jan–Apr, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Feb, and again Jul–Oct.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Apium graveolens
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Feb, and again Aug–Sep.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Mar–Apr, and again Sep–Oct.
Ready in about 90 days from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 75 days from seed, 60 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
North Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
South Louisiana: plant Mar–May, and again Aug–Sep.
North Louisiana: plant Apr–May, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
South Louisiana: set out transplants Mar–May, and again Jun–Aug.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Apr–May, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium sativum
Cool seasonOverwinters
South Louisiana: plant Sep–Nov.
North Louisiana: plant Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 240 days.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Feb–May, and again Aug, and again Sep–Oct.
North Louisiana: sow Mar–May, and again Sep–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Nov.
North Louisiana: plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: plant Jan–Mar, and again Sep–Nov.
North Louisiana: plant Jan–Mar, and again Sep–Oct.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus lunatus
Tender
South Louisiana: sow Mar–May, and again Aug–Sep.
North Louisiana: sow Apr–May, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 75 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Tender
South Louisiana: plant Mar–Jun, and again Jul–Sep.
North Louisiana: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
South Louisiana: plant Dec–Jan.
North Louisiana: plant Jan–Mar.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Arachis hypogaea
Tender
South Louisiana: sow Apr–Jun.
North Louisiana: sow Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 130 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Sep, and again Nov–Feb.
North Louisiana: sow Sep, and again Nov–Feb.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
South Louisiana: set out transplants Mar–May, and again Mar–Jun, and again Jun–Aug.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Apr–May, and again Apr–Jun, and again Jun–Jul.
Ready in about 80 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
South Louisiana: plant Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Sep.
North Louisiana: plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Sep.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
South Louisiana: plant Jun–Sep.
North Louisiana: plant Jun–Sep.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
North Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica napus
Cool season
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
North Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 95 days.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
South Louisiana: plant Aug–Feb.
North Louisiana: plant Aug–Feb.
Ready in about 100 days from seed, 90 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
Tender
South Louisiana: sow Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
North Louisiana: sow Apr–Jul, and again Jul.
Ready in about 65 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Sep–Nov.
North Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
South Louisiana: plant Mar–Jun, and again Jul–Sep.
North Louisiana: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Feb–May.
North Louisiana: sow Mar–May.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
South Louisiana: plant Apr–Jun.
North Louisiana: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool season
South Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–May, and again Aug–Oct.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Jan–May, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 40 from transplants.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
South Louisiana: set out transplants Mar–May, and again Jul–Aug.
North Louisiana: set out transplants Mar–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
South Louisiana: sow Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
North Louisiana: sow Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
South Louisiana: plant Mar–Jul.
North Louisiana: plant Mar–Jun.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: LSU AgCenter (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU College of Agriculture, Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
§ 040 · Questions
On average from about January 22 in New Orleans to March 11 in Ruston. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by March 7 to April 16.
The extension service lists March to June. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about February 13 in New Orleans. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and more for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in November. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.