Louisiana, US

Planting calendar for Shreveport

Last frost around February 14, first frost around December 11: about 300 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 14
First frost: December 11
Frost-free days: 300

Sow now: November

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Shreveport. 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 Shreveport, 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 under cover	November: Not this month	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 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: 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
Beet	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
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 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 under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant 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 under cover	December: Sow 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 under cover	December: Sow 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 under cover
Swiss chard	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
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 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: Not this month	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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	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: 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 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow 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 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
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: Not this month	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 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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow 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 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
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: Not this month	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 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: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	December: Not this month
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 under cover	November: Not this month	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 under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	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 under cover	December: Not this month
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: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Mint	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 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 under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Raspberry	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: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
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 21 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 21 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 21 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 21, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 20 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 25 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 25 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 25 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 25 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 30, and Jul 31 to Oct 4; Under cover Feb 20 to May 28, and Jul 3 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 30, and Jul 31 to Oct 4
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 28, and Jul 3 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 20 to May 28, and Jul 3 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 28, and Jul 3 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 20 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 20; Under cover Feb 15 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 20, and Jul 31 to Sep 20
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 18, and Jul 3 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Jan 28 to May 8, and Aug 18 to Oct 10, and Nov 28 to Dec 26; Under cover Jul 21 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to May 8, and Aug 18 to Oct 10, and Nov 28 to Dec 26
Under cover: Jul 21 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 28 to May 13, and Aug 10 to Oct 10; Under cover Jul 13 to Nov 7, and Dec 31 to Jun 10

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to May 13, and Aug 10 to Oct 10
Under cover: Jul 13 to Nov 7, and Dec 31 to Jun 10
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 18 to Mar 29; Under cover Jul 21 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 18 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jul 21 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 18, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 12 to Apr 9, and Sep 11 to Nov 13; Under cover Aug 14 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Apr 9, and Sep 11 to Nov 13
Under cover: Aug 14 to May 7
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on January 12, ready around February 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 24 to Oct 11, and Nov 27 to Mar 8; Under cover Jul 27 to Apr 5

Plant outdoors: Aug 24 to Oct 11, and Nov 27 to Mar 8
Under cover: Jul 27 to Apr 5
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 24, ready around October 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 16, and Sep 5 to Oct 21; Under cover Aug 8 to Nov 18, and Dec 14 to May 14

Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Apr 16, and Sep 5 to Oct 21
Under cover: Aug 8 to Nov 18, and Dec 14 to May 14
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around February 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 16 to Oct 20, and Dec 29 to Apr 2; Under cover Aug 19 to Nov 17, and Dec 1 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Oct 20, and Dec 29 to Apr 2
Under cover: Aug 19 to Nov 17, and Dec 1 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 16 to Nov 19, and Dec 31 to Apr 2; Under cover Aug 19 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Nov 19, and Dec 31 to Apr 2
Under cover: Aug 19 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 28 to May 31, and Jul 31 to Oct 21; Under cover Dec 31 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to May 31, and Jul 31 to Oct 21
Under cover: Dec 31 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 12 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 16; Under cover Aug 19 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 16
Under cover: Aug 19 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on January 12, ready around February 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 24 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 27 to Apr 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 24 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 27 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 24, ready around November 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 30, and Aug 10 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 15 to May 28, and Jul 13 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 30, and Aug 10 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 28, and Jul 13 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 15 to May 15, and Jul 31 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 15 to Jun 12, and Jul 3 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to May 15, and Jul 31 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 15 to Jun 12, and Jul 3 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 14 to Jan 2; Under cover Oct 17 to Jan 30

Sow outdoors: Nov 14 to Jan 2
Under cover: Oct 17 to Jan 30
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 14, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 2 to Apr 9, and Sep 11 to Oct 4; Under cover Aug 14 to Nov 1, and Dec 5 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Apr 9, and Sep 11 to Oct 4
Under cover: Aug 14 to Nov 1, and Dec 5 to May 7
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 2, ready around February 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 18 to Mar 3; Under cover Jul 21 to Mar 31

Plant outdoors: Aug 18 to Mar 3
Under cover: Jul 21 to Mar 31
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 18, ready around November 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 14 to Jan 11; Under cover Oct 17 to Feb 8

Plant outdoors: Nov 14 to Jan 11
Under cover: Oct 17 to Feb 8
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 14, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 10 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 13 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to Apr 28
Under cover: Jul 13 to May 26
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 10, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jul 31 to May 31; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jul 31 to May 31
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on July 31, ready around September 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 18 to Mar 26; Under cover Jul 21 to Apr 23

Plant outdoors: Aug 18 to Mar 26
Under cover: Jul 21 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 18, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 24 to May 2; Under cover Jul 27 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Aug 24 to May 2
Under cover: Jul 27 to May 30
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 24, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Jan 28 to Apr 28, and Aug 24 to Oct 3, and Dec 20 to Dec 26; Under cover Jul 27 to Oct 31, and Nov 22 to Nov 28, and Dec 20 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Apr 28, and Aug 24 to Oct 3, and Dec 20 to Dec 26
Under cover: Jul 27 to Oct 31, and Nov 22 to Nov 28, and Dec 20 to May 26
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 11 to Apr 9; Under cover Aug 14 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Sep 11 to Apr 9
Under cover: Aug 14 to May 7
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, ready around November 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 24 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 27 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 24 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 27 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 24, ready around December 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jan 28 to May 10, and Aug 18 to Oct 8; Under cover Jul 21 to Nov 5, and Dec 31 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to May 10, and Aug 18 to Oct 8
Under cover: Jul 21 to Nov 5, and Dec 31 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 13 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 2; Under cover Jan 16 to Apr 30, and Aug 19 to Nov 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 2
Under cover: Jan 16 to Apr 30, and Aug 19 to Nov 30
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 13, ready around March 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 14 to May 16, and Jul 31 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 17 to Jun 13, and Jul 3 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to May 16, and Jul 31 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 17 to Jun 13, and Jul 3 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on February 14, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Aug 10 to Nov 1, and Dec 9 to May 20; Under cover Jul 13 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to Nov 1, and Dec 9 to May 20
Under cover: Jul 13 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 10, ready around September 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Jan 28 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 3; Under cover Aug 19 to Dec 1, and Dec 31 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Apr 2, and Sep 16 to Nov 3
Under cover: Aug 19 to Dec 1, and Dec 31 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around March 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jul 31 to Oct 7, and Dec 29 to Mar 29; Under cover Jul 3 to Nov 4, and Dec 1 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Jul 31 to Oct 7, and Dec 29 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jul 3 to Nov 4, and Dec 1 to Apr 26
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 Jan 28 to Dec 26; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Dec 26
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 31 to Oct 10, and Dec 12 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 3 to Apr 10

Plant outdoors: Jul 31 to Oct 10, and Dec 12 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 3 to Apr 10
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Dec 8 to Jan 11; Under cover Nov 10 to Feb 8

Plant outdoors: Dec 8 to Jan 11
Under cover: Nov 10 to Feb 8
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 Shreveport

When is the last frost in Shreveport?

On average around February 14, and the first autumn frost comes around December 11. 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 Shreveport?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 21 to Apr 15, and Jul 31 to Sep 17, or under cover Feb 21 to May 13, and Jul 3 to Oct 15.

What can I sow in Shreveport in November?

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

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