Elton, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season268 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Elton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Elton falls between February 1 and March 26, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 17.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 268-day growing season is longer than 58% 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 19 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lake Charles, LA, 59 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 17 |
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 Elton, LA
Elton, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 1, first frost Nov 24, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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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 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
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 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
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 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Elton, 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 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| 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 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| 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 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| 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 Oberlin Fire Twr, LA weather station, 16 km away (elevation 66 ft (20 m)).
Frost dates near Elton
- Basile Feb 26 · Nov 27
- Kinder Mar 1 · Nov 24
- Oberlin Mar 1 · Nov 24
- Fenton Mar 2 · Nov 25
- Iota Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Roanoke Feb 19 · Dec 4
- Evangeline Feb 19 · Dec 4
- Leblanc Mar 1 · Nov 24
- Jennings Feb 19 · Dec 4
- Welsh Feb 19 · Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Elton, LA?
The median last spring frost in Elton, LA is March 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Elton, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Elton, LA?
About 268 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Elton, LA?
Elton, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.