Braithwaite, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 18median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season291 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Braithwaite compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Braithwaite falls between January 17 and March 13, a 55-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 7.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 291-day growing season is longer than 96% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby New Orleans, LA, 29 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 17 |
| 50% (median) | February 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
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 Braithwaite, LA
Braithwaite, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 18, first frost Dec 6, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 26 to Dec 10Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Jan 28 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Jan 28Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Jan 28Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Jan 28Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Jan 28Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Braithwaite, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 26 – Dec 10 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Jan 21 – Feb 25 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Basil | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 7 – Jan 28 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 7 – Jan 28 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 25 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 21 – Jan 28 | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 21 – Jan 28 | — | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 21 – Jan 28 | — | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 21 – Jan 28 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 25 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 25 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl, LA weather station, 13 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Braithwaite
- Belle Chasse Feb 18 · Dec 6
- Saint Bernard Feb 4 · Dec 15
- New Orleans (Jefferson Parish) Feb 10 · Dec 12
- Lafitte Feb 10 · Dec 12
- Violet Feb 4 · Dec 15
- Barataria Feb 10 · Dec 12
- Meraux Feb 10 · Dec 17
- Gretna Feb 1 · Dec 31
- Harvey Feb 1 · Dec 31
- Marrero Jan 24 · Jan 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Braithwaite, LA?
The median last spring frost in Braithwaite, LA is February 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Braithwaite, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Braithwaite, LA?
About 291 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Braithwaite, LA?
Braithwaite, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.