Waggaman, LA planting zone & frost dates
Waggaman is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 24 and the first fall frost around January 2, for a growing season of about 341 days.
Planting calendar for Waggaman
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 24) 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: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 7 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 2).
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Dec 28 | Jan 24 | Feb 23 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 1 | Jan 2 | Dec 5 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 23, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 5. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 15.
Nearby cities
- River Ridge zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- Jefferson zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- Kenner zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- Metairie zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- Marrero zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- Estelle zone 9b, last frost Feb 10
- Harvey zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- New Orleans zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
Questions
What growing zone is Waggaman, LA?
Waggaman is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Waggaman?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Waggaman is January 24. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 23.
When can I plant tomatoes in Waggaman?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Jan 31 – Feb 7. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Orleans Audubon, LA (USW00012930), 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 26 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.