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Lafayette, LA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lafayette, LA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 26, 2026 20 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 28, 202619 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 23, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Lafayette, LA’s first frost (~Nov 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lafayette, LA

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Lafayette, LA (covering 5 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.