Lafitte, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 10median date
First fall frostDec 12median date
Growing season305 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 11 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Lafitte compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Lafitte fall between December 12 and February 10. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 20, or the last frost as late as March 10.
- Compared with New Orleans, LA, 28 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 9 |
| 50% (median) | February 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 20 |
| 50% (median) | December 12 |
| 90% (late) | January 12 |
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 Lafitte, LA
Lafitte, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 10, first frost Dec 12, 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 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Nov 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Plant for fall: Nov 28 to Jan 2Plant for fall: Nov 28 to Jan 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lafitte, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 13 – Feb 17 | Oct 17 – Nov 14 |
| Kale | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Broccoli | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cabbage | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Okra | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — |
| Basil | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 30 – Jan 20 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 30 – Jan 20 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 17 | Oct 31 – Nov 21 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 28 – Jan 2 |
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 Marrero 9 Ssw, LA weather station, 8 km away (elevation 3 ft (1 m)).
Frost dates near Lafitte
- Barataria Feb 10 · Dec 12
- New Orleans (Jefferson Parish) Feb 10 · Dec 12
- Belle Chasse Feb 18 · Dec 6
- Braithwaite Feb 18 · Dec 6
- Marrero Jan 24 · Jan 2
- Harvey Feb 1 · Dec 31
- Westwego Jan 24 · Jan 2
- Gretna Feb 1 · Dec 31
- New Orleans Feb 1 · Dec 31
- Violet Feb 4 · Dec 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lafitte, LA?
The median last spring frost in Lafitte, LA is February 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lafitte, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 20.
How long is the growing season in Lafitte, LA?
About 305 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lafitte, LA?
Lafitte, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.