Delta, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 26median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season269 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Delta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Delta falls between January 31 and March 16, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 15.
- The median last frost is 5 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 18 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 33 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 70 km away, the last frost here is 8 days earlier than there and the growing season is 11 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | February 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 15 |
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 Delta, LA
Delta, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 26, first frost Nov 22, zone 8b. 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: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 1 to Jan 15Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
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: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
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: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Apr 2
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Delta, 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 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| 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 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 22 – Mar 5 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 29 – Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| 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 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| 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 Vicksburg City, MS weather station, 8 km away (elevation 79 ft (24 m)).
Frost dates near Delta
- Tallulah Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Sondheimer Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Newellton Mar 13 · Nov 10
- Transylvania Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Delhi Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Saint Joseph Mar 13 · Nov 10
- Lake Providence Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Epps Feb 28 · Nov 26
- Crowville Mar 7 · Nov 13
- Pioneer Mar 5 · Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Delta, LA?
The median last spring frost in Delta, LA is February 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Delta, 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 Delta, LA?
About 269 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Delta, LA?
Delta, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.