Fall in zone 9bPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 70114 (New Orleans, LA)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Terrytown 3S, LA (2 miles away).
- Average last spring frostFeb 150% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 3150% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)330 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9b25 to 30°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 70114 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring late January to mid-February (south Florida: earlier; check local soil temps); fall October to early November.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- St. Augustinegrass (warm-season): Spring: About 2–3 weeks after full green-up (May in the Carolinas; earlier in Florida and south Texas) (about Mar 12 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Light feedings June–August where local rules allow; Last: No later than about mid-September in the Carolinas, about 6–8 weeks before first frost elsewhere. Avoid: Feeding before green-up or late in fall (feeds weeds and favors large patch and cold injury).
Plant now
- Kale: fall sowing Sep 24–Oct 22
- Kale: fall transplant Oct 8–Nov 5
- Collards: fall sowing Sep 24–Oct 22
- Collards: fall transplant Oct 8–Nov 5
- Broccoli: fall transplant Sep 24–Oct 22
- Cabbage: fall transplant Sep 24–Oct 22
- Cauliflower: fall transplant Sep 24–Oct 22
- Carrot: fall sowing Oct 8–22
- Pea (garden, snap, snow): fall sowing Oct 8–22
- Bean, bush (snap): fall sowing Oct 8–22
- Cucumber: fall sowing Oct 8–22
- Summer squash / zucchini: fall sowing Oct 8–22
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Lettuce: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 19
- Lettuce: fall transplant Nov 5–26
- Spinach: fall sowing Nov 5–26
- Kohlrabi: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 5
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Nov 5–19
- Arugula: fall sowing Nov 5–Dec 3
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Nov 5–19
- Swiss chard: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 5
- Beet: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 5
- Turnip: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 5
- Green onion / scallion: fall sowing Oct 22–Nov 5
- Cilantro: fall sowing Nov 5–19
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 2 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Feb 1 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 6 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Dec 1 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 31 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 29 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Feb 22 | Dec 9 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Feb 1 | Dec 31 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 23 | Jan 8 (next year) |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 70114
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Feb 1) and first fall frost (Dec 31). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 7–21 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 3–Oct 1 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | Sep 10–Oct 1 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | Sep 10–Oct 1 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Dec 7–21 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Dec 7–21 | Jan 11–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 4–Feb 15 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–26 (transplant) Oct 22–Nov 19 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 21–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–26 (sowing) |
| Kale | Dec 7–21 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) Jan 4–18 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–Nov 5 (transplant) Sep 24–Oct 22 (sowing) |
| Collards | Dec 7–21 | Jan 4–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–Nov 5 (transplant) Sep 24–Oct 22 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | Sep 24–Oct 22 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | Sep 24–Oct 22 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Jan 18–Feb 1 (transplant) | Sep 24–Oct 22 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 9–23 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | Sep 10–Oct 1 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 7–21 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) Jan 4–18 (sow outdoors) | Oct 22–Nov 5 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Jan 4–18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–19 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–Dec 3 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–19 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Jan 18–Feb 8 (transplant) Jan 18–Feb 15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 22–Nov 5 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 22–Nov 5 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–22 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 28–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 19–Dec 3 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | Oct 22–Nov 5 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 11–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Dec 7–Jan 4 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–22 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 9–23 | Dec 21–Jan 4 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 21–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Oct 22–Nov 5 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 9–23 | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Nov 19–Dec 17 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 21–Jan 4 (transplant) | Nov 19–Dec 17 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | Sep 10–24 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 22–Mar 8 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–22 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 15–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 22–Mar 15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Jan 4–11 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–22 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Jan 4–11 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Oct 8–22 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Jan 4–11 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Jan 4–11 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 15–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Jan 4–11 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 15–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 15–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 9–23 | Feb 8–15 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 18–Feb 15 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–19 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 23–Dec 7 | Jan 18–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 11–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Nov 5–19 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Jan 4–18 (transplant) | Oct 22–Nov 19 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Louisiana has a university or garden plant program: Louisiana Super Plants. Plant frost-tender annuals after February 1 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Terrytown 3S, LA (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00168941), elevation 10 ft, 1.9 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 3 mi | Feb 10 | Dec 17 |
| New Orleans Audubon, LA | 6 mi | Jan 24 | Jan 2 (next year) |
| New Orleans Lakefront AP, LA | 8 mi | Jan 22 | Jan 5 (next year) |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 19 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 70114
When is the last frost in 70114?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 70114 is February 1. For a more cautious planting date, use March 6, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 70114?
The average first fall freeze is December 31. In 1 year in 10 it comes by December 1.
What hardiness zone is 70114?
ZIP 70114 is in USDA zone 9b (25 to 30°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 70114 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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