Minden, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season242 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Minden compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Minden falls between February 26 and April 6, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 14 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 242-day growing season is longer than 15% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 52 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bossier City, LA, 36 km away, the last frost here is 17 days later than there and the growing season is 27 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Minden, LA
Minden, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 14, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Minden, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Minden, LA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 184 ft (56 m)).
ZIP codes in Minden: 71055 71058
Frost dates near Minden
- Sibley Mar 17 · Nov 14
- Dubberly Mar 17 · Nov 14
- Doyline Mar 17 · Nov 14
- Heflin Mar 17 · Nov 14
- Princeton Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Gibsland Mar 19 · Nov 9
- Athens Mar 30 · Nov 6
- Cotton Valley Mar 14 · Nov 14
- Haughton Mar 6 · Nov 18
- Homer Mar 30 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Minden, LA?
The median last spring frost in Minden, LA is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Minden, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Minden, LA?
About 242 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Minden, LA?
Minden, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.