When to plant in LaGrange, GA
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in LaGrange, Georgia — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in LaGrange, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
LA GRANGE 1N · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are LaGrange’s own odds, recorded at LA GRANGE 1N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 29 | Apr 12 | Mar 27 | Oct 15 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Mar 31 | Mar 15 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 | Nov 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 2 | Mar 19 | Feb 26 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Dec 5 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in LaGrange, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 28 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
LaGrange planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in LaGrange, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in LaGrange is around March 31 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in LaGrange, GA?
In LaGrange, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 5 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is LaGrange in?
LaGrange is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in LaGrange?
There are roughly 219 frost-free days in LaGrange (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 31 to the first fall frost near November 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in LaGrange?
In LaGrange, start tomato seeds indoors around February 3–February 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Valley · 28 km
- Newnan · 46 km
- Opelika · 52 km
- Columbus · 59 km
- Peachtree City · 59 km
- Carrollton · 62 km
- Auburn · 63 km
- Phenix City · 64 km
Frost dates recorded at LA GRANGE 1N, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in LaGrange, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00094949. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/lagrange.