When to plant malabar spinach in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant malabar spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 5 in New Orleans to April 11 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 | February 5 – February 12 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | March 14 – March 21 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | March 23 – March 30 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | February 13 – February 20 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | March 12 – March 19 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | February 28 – March 7 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | February 13 – February 20 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | March 14 – March 21 |
Malabar Spinach in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant malabar spinach in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to transplant malabar spinach spans roughly February 5 in New Orleans to April 11 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the malabar spinach planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 cities with their own frost dates, so the right malabar spinach 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 malabar spinach take to grow in Louisiana?
Malabar Spinach takes about 60–70 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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