Hackberry, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 3median date
First fall frostDec 24median date
Growing season324 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 6 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Hackberry compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Hackberry fall between December 24 and February 3. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 26, or the last frost as late as March 9.
- Nearby Lake Charles, LA, 31 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Mar 2), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 6 |
| 50% (median) | February 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 26 |
| 50% (median) | December 24 |
| 90% (late) | January 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 Hackberry, LA
Hackberry, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 3, first frost Dec 24, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 11 to Nov 25Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20
Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 26
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Jan 6 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Jan 13Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Dec 23 to Jan 13Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 19
Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 13Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Nov 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Plant for fall: Dec 10 to Jan 14Plant for fall: Dec 10 to Jan 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hackberry, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 11 – Nov 25 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Jan 6 – Feb 10 | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Kale | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Broccoli | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cabbage | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Okra | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Basil | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 23 – Jan 13 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 23 – Jan 13 | Oct 29 – Nov 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 30 – Feb 10 | Nov 12 – Dec 3 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 6 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 10 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Oct 29 – Nov 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Oct 8 – Oct 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 10 – Jan 14 |
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 Hackberry 8 Ssw, LA weather station, 11 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Hackberry
- Cameron Feb 3 · Dec 24
- Sulphur Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Vinton Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Lake Charles Mar 2 · Nov 25
- Westlake Mar 2 · Nov 25
- Bell City Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Creole Feb 2 · Dec 23
- Iowa Feb 14 · Dec 7
- Starks Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Hayes Feb 10 · Dec 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hackberry, LA?
The median last spring frost in Hackberry, LA is February 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hackberry, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 26.
How long is the growing season in Hackberry, LA?
About 324 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hackberry, LA?
Hackberry, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.