When to plant broccoli in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 1 in New Orleans to March 7 in Claiborne — below are local dates for 55 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9b | January 22 | January 5 | January 1 – January 15 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | February 7 – February 21 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | February 16 – March 2 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – January 23 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | February 5 – February 19 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | January 24 – February 7 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – January 23 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | February 7 – February 21 |
Broccoli in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly January 1 in New Orleans to March 7 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does broccoli take to grow in Louisiana?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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