When to plant in Bogalusa, LA
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Bogalusa, Louisiana — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~266-day season lets Bogalusa gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. In zone 9a, frost is a minor factor for Bogalusa — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
BOGALUSA · 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 Bogalusa’s own odds, recorded at BOGALUSA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 7 | Mar 17 | Feb 23 | Oct 30 | Nov 11 | Dec 1 |
| 32°F | Mar 24 | Mar 2 | Feb 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 23 | Dec 18 |
| 28°F | Mar 14 | Feb 11 | Jan 13 | Nov 15 | Dec 12 | Jan 13 |
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 Bogalusa, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 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.
Bogalusa planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Bogalusa, LA?
On average, the last spring frost in Bogalusa is around March 2 (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 Bogalusa, LA?
The first fall frost in Bogalusa typically arrives around November 23 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Bogalusa in?
Bogalusa is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Bogalusa?
Bogalusa has about 266 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 2) and first fall frost (November 23).
When should I plant tomatoes in Bogalusa?
For Bogalusa, sow tomatoes indoors about January 5–January 19 and move the seedlings out around March 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Picayune · 33 km
- Covington · 41 km
- Mandeville · 50 km
- Slidell · 55 km
- Hammond · 64 km
- Bay St. Louis · 70 km
- McComb · 78 km
- Hattiesburg · 79 km
Frost dates recorded at BOGALUSA, 1 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 Bogalusa, LA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00160945. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/louisiana/bogalusa.