Frost dates for 71309 — Alexandria, LA
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season260 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Alexandria compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Alexandria falls between February 6 and March 25, a 47-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 9.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 260-day growing season is longer than 45% 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 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 9 |
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 71309 — Alexandria, LA — last frost Mar 2, first frost Nov 17, 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 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
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: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow 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 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
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 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 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| 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 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| 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 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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 Intl Ap, LA weather station, 7 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 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, 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 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Alexandria, LA?
About 260 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.