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New Orleans, LA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in New Orleans, LA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 24, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Jan 2, 202623 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 21, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in New Orleans, LA (covering 24 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.