Louisiana, US

Planting calendar for Baton Rouge

Last frost around February 10, first frost around December 7: about 300 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 10
First frost: December 7
Frost-free days: 300

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Carrot
Parsnip
Radish
Potato
Turnip
Lettuce
Spinach
Swiss chard
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
15 more in the year table

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Baton Rouge. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Baton Rouge, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Mint	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RaspberryWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 17 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 22; Under cover Feb 17 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 22
Under cover: Feb 17 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 16 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 16 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 16 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 21 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 21 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 21 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 21, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 21 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 21 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 21 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 21, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 16 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Oct 11; Under cover Feb 16 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Oct 11
Under cover: Feb 16 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 16 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 16 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 16 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 16 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 16 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 16 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 11 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 25; Under cover Feb 11 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 16, and Jul 30 to Sep 25
Under cover: Feb 11 to May 14, and Jul 2 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 12 to Apr 23; Under cover Jul 15 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Apr 23
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 21
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jul 30 to Nov 1, and Dec 16 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 2 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to Nov 1, and Dec 16 to Apr 28
Under cover: Jul 2 to May 26
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on July 30, ready around September 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 31; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 28

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 31
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 28
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 3, and Sep 13 to Dec 9; Under cover Aug 16 to May 1

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 3, and Sep 13 to Dec 9
Under cover: Aug 16 to May 1
First harvest: About 21 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around January 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 10; Under cover Jul 25 to Apr 7

Plant outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 10
Under cover: Jul 25 to Apr 7
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 22, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Sep 6 to Nov 21, and Dec 10 to Apr 12; Under cover Aug 9 to May 10

Sow outdoors: Sep 6 to Nov 21, and Dec 10 to Apr 12
Under cover: Aug 9 to May 10
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on September 6, ready around October 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 20 to Mar 25; Under cover Aug 23 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Sep 20 to Mar 25
Under cover: Aug 23 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 20, ready around November 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 20 to Mar 25; Under cover Aug 23 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Sep 20 to Mar 25
Under cover: Aug 23 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 20, ready around October 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Dec 10 to Nov 21; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Dec 10 to Nov 21
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on December 10, ready around January 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 20 to Mar 25; Under cover Aug 23 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Sep 20 to Mar 25
Under cover: Aug 23 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on September 20, ready around October 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 25 to Apr 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jul 25 to Apr 11
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 22, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 11 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Sep 29; Under cover Feb 11 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 26, and Jul 30 to Sep 29
Under cover: Feb 11 to May 24, and Jul 2 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 11 to May 11, and Jul 30 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 11 to Jun 8, and Jul 2 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to May 11, and Jul 30 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 11 to Jun 8, and Jul 2 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 18 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 21 to Feb 9

Sow outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 21 to Feb 9
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 18, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 13 to Oct 29, and Dec 5 to Apr 3; Under cover Aug 16 to May 1

Sow outdoors: Sep 13 to Oct 29, and Dec 5 to Apr 3
Under cover: Aug 16 to May 1
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 13, ready around October 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 5; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 2

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 5
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 2
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 18 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 21 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 21 to Feb 9
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 18, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 30 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 2 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jul 2 to May 28
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 30, ready around October 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 25

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 28
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 25
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 22 to May 2; Under cover Jul 25 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Aug 22 to May 2
Under cover: Jul 25 to May 30
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 22, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 22 to Apr 13; Under cover Jul 25 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 22 to Apr 13
Under cover: Jul 25 to May 11
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 22, ready around October 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 13 to Apr 3; Under cover Aug 16 to May 1

Sow outdoors: Sep 13 to Apr 3
Under cover: Aug 16 to May 1
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 13, ready around November 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 25 to Apr 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 25 to Apr 12
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 22, ready around December 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Aug 12 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 15 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Apr 28
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 26
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around September 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Jan 31 to Mar 25, and Sep 20 to Dec 2, and Dec 20 to Dec 26; Under cover Aug 23 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 25, and Sep 20 to Dec 2, and Dec 20 to Dec 26
Under cover: Aug 23 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on January 31, ready around March 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 10 to May 12, and Jul 30 to Oct 12; Under cover Jan 13 to Jun 9, and Jul 2 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to May 12, and Jul 30 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jan 13 to Jun 9, and Jul 2 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Jul 30 to May 29; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to May 29
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on July 30, ready around September 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Sep 20 to Mar 25; Under cover Aug 23 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Sep 20 to Mar 25
Under cover: Aug 23 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on September 20, ready around October 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jul 30 to Mar 31; Under cover Jul 2 to Apr 28

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to Mar 31
Under cover: Jul 2 to Apr 28
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Jul 30 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 2 to Apr 12

Plant outdoors: Jul 30 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 2 to Apr 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Baton Rouge

When is the last frost in Baton Rouge?

On average around February 10, and the first autumn frost comes around December 7. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Baton Rouge?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 17 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Sep 22, or under cover Feb 17 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Oct 20.

What can I sow in Baton Rouge in November?

Outdoors: carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: zucchini, beet, pea, basil.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work