Blanchard, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season269 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Blanchard compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Blanchard falls between February 4 and March 19, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 7 and December 14.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 269-day growing season is longer than 65% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 16 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 29 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Blanchard shares its weather station with Shreveport, LA, 12 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 7 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 14 |
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 Blanchard, LA
Blanchard, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Nov 24, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Blanchard, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
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 Shreveport Dwtn Ap, LA weather station, 14 km away (elevation 180 ft (55 m)).
Frost dates near Blanchard
- Shreveport Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Mooringsport Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Greenwood Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Belcher Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Bossier City Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Oil City Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Benton Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Barksdale Afb Mar 6 · Nov 18
- Bethany Mar 6 · Nov 19
- Keithville Mar 12 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Blanchard, LA?
The median last spring frost in Blanchard, LA is February 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Blanchard, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Blanchard, LA?
About 269 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Blanchard, LA?
Blanchard, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.