Wakefield, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Wakefield compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Wakefield falls between January 31 and March 29, a 57-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 16.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 267-day growing season is longer than 52% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 28 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Baton Rouge, LA, 55 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 16 |
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 Wakefield, LA
Wakefield, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 2, first frost Nov 24, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Wakefield, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 2 – Mar 9 | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Okra | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Basil | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
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 St Francisville 1 Ne, LA weather station, 15 km away (elevation 128 ft (39 m)).
Frost dates near Wakefield
- Saint Francisville Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Weyanoke Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Tunica Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Jackson Mar 2 · Nov 24
- Angola Mar 2 · Nov 24
- New Roads Feb 19 · Dec 5
- Ethel Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Ventress Feb 19 · Dec 5
- Wilson Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Norwood Mar 13 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wakefield, LA?
The median last spring frost in Wakefield, LA is March 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Wakefield, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Wakefield, LA?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Wakefield, LA?
Wakefield, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.