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Lafayette, LA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Lafayette usually comes around Feb 7 and the first fall frost around Dec 2, a growing season of about 298 days. Start tomatoes indoors Dec 27 – Jan 10 and plant them outside Feb 21 – Mar 7.

Last spring frostFeb 7
First fall frostDec 2
Growing season298 days

When to plant vegetables in Lafayette

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesDec 27 – Jan 10Feb 21 – Mar 7—
PeppersDec 20 – Jan 3Feb 28 – Mar 14—
EggplantDec 20 – Jan 3Feb 28 – Mar 14—
Cucumbers—Feb 21 – Mar 7—
Zucchini & summer squash—Feb 21 – Mar 7—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Feb 28 – Mar 14—
Green beans—Feb 21 – Mar 7Sep 9 – Sep 23
Sweet corn—Feb 21 – Mar 7—
BasilJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Mar 7—
LettuceDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 10 – Feb 21Oct 7 – Oct 21
Spinach—Dec 27 – Jan 17Oct 7 – Oct 21
Peas—Dec 27 – Jan 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Carrots—Jan 10 – Feb 14Sep 9 – Sep 23
Radishes—Jan 3 – Feb 21Oct 21 – Nov 4
BroccoliNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 10 – Jan 24Sep 9 – Sep 23
KaleDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 3 – Jan 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Onions—Jan 10 – Jan 24—
Potatoes—Jan 17 – Feb 14—
Garlic——Nov 18 – Dec 23

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Lafayette. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Lafayette

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  2. FebruaryPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil
  4. AprilPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberStart indoors: BroccoliPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Spinach, Peas, Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Lafayette?

The median last spring frost is Feb 7 and the median first fall frost is Dec 2, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Lafayette?

Start seeds indoors Dec 27 – Jan 10 and set plants outside Feb 21 – Mar 7, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Lafayette?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Dec 2): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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