Frost dates for 71282 — Tallulah, LA
Last spring frostMar 3median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season253 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Tallulah compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tallulah falls between February 9 and March 20, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 1.
- The median last frost is the same as the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 253-day growing season is longer than 33% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 13 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 39 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jackson, MS, 84 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Tallulah, LA
Frost dates for 71282 — Tallulah, LA — last frost Mar 3, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tallulah, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 3 – Mar 10 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Basil | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 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 Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 85 ft (26 m)).
ZIP codes in Tallulah: 71282 71284
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tallulah, LA?
The median last spring frost in Tallulah, LA is March 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tallulah, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Tallulah, LA?
About 253 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tallulah, LA?
Tallulah, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.