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Monroe, LA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Monroe, LA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 8, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 15, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 25, 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 Monroe, LA’s first frost (~Nov 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Monroe, LA

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Monroe, LA (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.