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Saint James, LA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Saint James, LA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 21, 2026 20 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 5, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 18, 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 Saint James, LA’s first frost (~Dec 5, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Saint James

70086

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