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Melrose, LA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Melrose, LA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 28, 2026 18 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202618 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 Melrose, LA’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Melrose, LA

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September

December

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ZIP codes in Melrose

71452

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Melrose, LA (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.