When to plant in Gardere, LA
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Gardere, Louisiana — all computed from Gardere's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 271 frost-free days, Gardere supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 9a, frost is a minor factor for Gardere — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
LSU BEN-HUR FARM · 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 Gardere’s own odds, recorded at LSU BEN-HUR FARM.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 5 | Mar 16 | Feb 21 | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
| 32°F | Mar 21 | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Nov 6 | Nov 26 | Dec 22 |
| 28°F | Mar 10 | Feb 7 | Jan 7 | Nov 20 | Dec 16 | Jan 16 |
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 Gardere, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 18 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.
Gardere planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Gardere, LA?
On average, the last spring frost in Gardere is around February 28 (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 Gardere, LA?
In Gardere, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 26 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Gardere in?
Gardere is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Gardere?
Gardere has about 271 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (February 28) and first fall frost (November 26).
When should I plant tomatoes in Gardere?
For Gardere, sow tomatoes indoors about January 3–January 17 and move the seedlings out around March 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Baton Rouge · 9 km
- Prairieville · 18 km
- Central · 24 km
- Baker · 25 km
- Gonzales · 26 km
- Zachary · 34 km
- Hammond · 67 km
- Thibodaux · 70 km
Frost dates recorded at LSU BEN-HUR FARM, 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 Gardere, LA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00165620. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/louisiana/gardere.