Kaplan, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 17median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season291 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Kaplan compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kaplan falls between January 19 and March 13, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 4.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 291-day growing season is longer than 96% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 10 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lafayette, LA, 36 km away, the last frost here is 9 days earlier than there and the growing season is 16 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 19 |
| 50% (median) | February 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 4 |
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 Kaplan, LA
Kaplan, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 17, first frost Dec 5, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kaplan, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Basil | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 24 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 Leland Bowman Lock, LA weather station, 23 km away (elevation 39 ft (12 m)).
Frost dates near Kaplan
- Abbeville Feb 17 · Dec 5
- Perry Feb 17 · Dec 5
- Maurice Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Gueydan Feb 10 · Dec 11
- Morse Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Milton Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Erath Feb 10 · Dec 11
- Crowley Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Estherwood Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Duson Feb 26 · Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kaplan, LA?
The median last spring frost in Kaplan, LA is February 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kaplan, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Kaplan, LA?
About 291 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kaplan, LA?
Kaplan, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.