Acme, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season261 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Acme compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Acme falls between February 9 and March 25, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 261-day growing season is longer than 46% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Baton Rouge, LA, 114 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there and the growing season is 13 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Acme, LA
Acme, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Acme, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Jonesville Locks, LA weather station, 20 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
Frost dates near Acme
- Monterey Mar 6 · Nov 22
- Moreauville Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Bordelonville Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Effie Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Marksville Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Hamburg Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Deville Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Wildsville Mar 6 · Nov 22
- Mansura Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Simmesport Feb 28 · Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Acme, LA?
The median last spring frost in Acme, LA is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Acme, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Acme, LA?
About 261 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Acme, LA?
Acme, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.