Pineville, LA planting zone & frost dates
Pineville is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around February 27 and the first fall frost around November 27, for a growing season of about 274 days.
Planting calendar for Pineville
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 27) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 2 – Jan 16 Transplant outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 Transplant outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 2 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 27).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 31 | Feb 27 | Mar 18 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 19 | Nov 27 | Nov 7 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 18, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 7. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 8.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Pineville
- 71359 zone 9a
- 71360 zone 9a
- 71361 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- Alexandria zone 9a, last frost Feb 27
- Natchitoches zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- Eunice zone 9a, last frost Feb 26
- Opelousas zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- DeRidder zone 9a, last frost Mar 1
- Crowley zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Jennings zone 9a, last frost Feb 19
- Lafayette zone 9a, last frost Feb 13
Questions
What growing zone is Pineville, LA?
Pineville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Pineville?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Pineville is February 27. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 18.
When can I plant tomatoes in Pineville?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 6 – Mar 13. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Alexandria, LA (USC00160098), 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 26 m, based on 28 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.