Chataignier, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 26median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season274 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Chataignier compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Chataignier falls between January 30 and March 17, a 46-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 274-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 19 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lafayette, LA, 49 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 30 |
| 50% (median) | February 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Chataignier, LA
Chataignier, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 26, first frost Nov 27, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 4 to Dec 18Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Start indoors: Dec 18 to Jan 1Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Chataignier, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 4 – Dec 18 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Jan 29 – Mar 5 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — |
| Basil | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 22 – Mar 5 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Eunice, LA weather station, 14 km away (elevation 49 ft (15 m)).
Frost dates near Chataignier
- Eunice Feb 26 · Nov 27
- Mamou Feb 26 · Nov 27
- Ville Platte Feb 26 · Nov 27
- Lawtell Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Reddell Feb 26 · Nov 27
- Church Point Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Opelousas Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Branch Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Pine Prairie Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Basile Feb 26 · Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Chataignier, LA?
The median last spring frost in Chataignier, LA is February 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Chataignier, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Chataignier, LA?
About 274 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Chataignier, LA?
Chataignier, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.