When to plant in Estelle, LA
USDA Zone 9bEstelle, Louisiana frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Estelle enjoys a long ~305-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. In zone 9b, frost is a minor factor for Estelle — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
MARRERO 9 SSW · 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 Estelle’s own odds, recorded at MARRERO 9 SSW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 21 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 | Dec 23 |
| 32°F | Mar 10 | Feb 10 | Jan 9 | Nov 20 | Dec 12 | Jan 12 |
| 28°F | Feb 28 | Jan 27 | Dec 29 | Dec 3 | Jan 1 | Feb 1 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Estelle, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 9 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.
Estelle planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Estelle, LA?
On average, the last spring frost in Estelle is around February 10 (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 Estelle, LA?
The first fall frost in Estelle typically arrives around December 12 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Estelle in?
Estelle is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Estelle?
Estelle has about 305 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (February 10) and first fall frost (December 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Estelle?
For Estelle, sow tomatoes indoors about December 16–December 30 and move the seedlings out around February 17, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Woodmere · 2 km
- Marrero · 5 km
- Harvey · 6 km
- Timberlane · 7 km
- Gretna · 9 km
- Belle Chasse · 9 km
- Terrytown · 9 km
- Chalmette · 17 km
Frost dates recorded at MARRERO 9 SSW, 7 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 Estelle, LA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00165926. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/louisiana/estelle.