Pine Grove, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season256 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Pine Grove compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pine Grove falls between February 10 and March 31, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 8.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 256-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 35 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Baton Rouge, LA, 41 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 18 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 8 |
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 Pine Grove, LA
Pine Grove, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 18, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pine Grove, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Amite, LA weather station, 23 km away (elevation 171 ft (52 m)).
Frost dates near Pine Grove
- Greensburg Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Holden Mar 7 · Nov 18
- Clinton Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Walker Feb 25 · Nov 26
- Greenwell Springs Feb 25 · Nov 26
- Pride Feb 25 · Nov 26
- Independence Mar 7 · Nov 18
- Roseland Mar 7 · Nov 18
- Amite Mar 7 · Nov 18
- Watson Feb 25 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pine Grove, LA?
The median last spring frost in Pine Grove, LA is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pine Grove, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Pine Grove, LA?
About 256 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pine Grove, LA?
Pine Grove, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.