Frost dates for 71302 — Alexandria, LA
Last spring frostMar 3median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season264 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Alexandria compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Alexandria falls between February 4 and March 24, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 11.
- The median last frost is the same as the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 264-day growing season is longer than 48% 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 34 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
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 Alexandria, LA
Frost dates for 71302 — Alexandria, LA — last frost Mar 3, first frost Nov 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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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 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
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 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
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 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Alexandria, 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 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| 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 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| 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 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Alexandria 5 Sse, LA weather station, 3 km away (elevation 85 ft (26 m)).
ZIP codes in Alexandria: 71301 71302 71303 71306 71307 71309 71315
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Alexandria, LA?
The median last spring frost in Alexandria, LA is March 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Alexandria, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Alexandria, LA?
About 264 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Alexandria, LA?
Alexandria, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.