When to plant lettuce in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant lettuce 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 22 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | February 7 – February 28 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | February 16 – March 9 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – January 30 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | February 5 – February 26 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | January 24 – February 14 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 9 – January 30 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | February 7 – February 28 |
Lettuce in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant lettuce in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to transplant lettuce spans roughly January 1 in New Orleans to March 7 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lettuce planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lettuce 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 lettuce take to grow in Louisiana?
Lettuce takes about 45–60 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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