Deridder, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season269 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Deridder compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Deridder falls between February 2 and March 25, a 51-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 13.
- The median last frost is 2 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 typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 26 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lake Charles, LA, 65 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 13 |
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 Deridder, LA
Deridder, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 1, first frost Nov 25, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Deridder, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 1 – Mar 8 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Basil | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 De Ridder, LA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 190 ft (58 m)).
Frost dates near Deridder
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- Sugartown Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Fort Polk Mar 20 · Nov 9
- Longville Mar 2 · Nov 25
- Evans Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Grant Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Dry Creek Mar 1 · Nov 24
- New Llano Mar 20 · Nov 9
- Pitkin Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Merryville Mar 1 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Deridder, LA?
The median last spring frost in Deridder, LA is March 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Deridder, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Deridder, LA?
About 269 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Deridder, LA?
Deridder, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.