Baldwin, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 11median date
First fall frostDec 8median date
Growing season300 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 10 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Baldwin compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Baldwin fall between December 8 and February 11. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 15, or the last frost as late as March 11.
- Nearby Lafayette, LA, 62 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 26), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 12 |
| 50% (median) | February 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 8 |
| 90% (late) | January 9 |
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 Baldwin, LA
Baldwin, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 11, first frost Dec 8, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 19 to Dec 3Transplant outside: Jan 14 to Jan 28
Start indoors: Dec 3 to Dec 17Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Dec 3 to Dec 17Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Jan 14 to Jan 28Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Jan 21Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Jan 21Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Jan 21Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Jan 21Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 21Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 21Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 18
Plant for fall: Nov 24 to Dec 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Baldwin, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 19 – Dec 3 | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 3 – Dec 17 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 3 – Dec 17 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Jan 14 – Feb 18 | Oct 13 – Nov 10 |
| Kale | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Broccoli | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Okra | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — |
| Basil | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 31 – Jan 21 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 31 – Jan 21 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 7 – Feb 18 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 14 – Jan 21 | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 14 – Jan 21 | — | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 14 – Jan 21 | — | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 14 – Jan 21 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 18 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 18 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 25 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 24 – Dec 29 |
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 Franklin 3 Nw, LA weather station, 3 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Baldwin
- Charenton Feb 11 · Dec 8
- Franklin Feb 11 · Dec 8
- Jeanerette Feb 15 · Dec 3
- Garden City Feb 11 · Dec 8
- Centerville Feb 11 · Dec 8
- Lydia Feb 15 · Dec 3
- Loreauville Feb 15 · Dec 3
- New Iberia Feb 10 · Dec 11
- Patterson Jan 30 · Jan 1
- Morgan City Jan 30 · Jan 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Baldwin, LA?
The median last spring frost in Baldwin, LA is February 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Baldwin, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Baldwin, LA?
About 300 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Baldwin, LA?
Baldwin, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.