Frost Dates for Covington, LA 70435
Covington has 2 ZIP codes. The Covington, LA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 9 · First fall frost November 20 · 256 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 70435 has about 22,500 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Covington.
Very long season: 256 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 17–March 28 (39 days). Fall frost risk spans October 30–December 9 (40 days).
Frost probability for 70435
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 28 | March 9 | February 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 30 | November 20 | December 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PICAYUNE (38.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 256-day season in Covington
In Covington (256 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 214 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 23. | Jul 21 |
| Pepper | Jan 26 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 214 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 23. | Jul 26 |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 29 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 16. | Sep 18 |
| Cucumber | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Peas | — | Jan 12–Mar 23 | 319 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 12. | Sep 9 |
| Zucchini | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Onion | Dec 15 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 291 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 12–Mar 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 18 |
| Kale | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 291 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 9. | Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 9. | Sep 18 |
| Radish | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 19 |
| Beets | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 277 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 20 | 361 | overwinter: Plant Nov 20 to Dec 11; harvest the following summer. | Dec 11 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 2–Mar 30 | 312 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 228 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 16. | Aug 2 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 221 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 23. | Jul 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 2. | Aug 30 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 18 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 9. | Aug 19 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 221 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 23. | Jul 8 |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 214 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 23. | Jul 31 |
| Okra | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Basil | Feb 2 | Mar 30–Mar 30 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 9–Mar 2 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Parsley | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 16. | Sep 4 |
| Celery | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 256 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 16. | Jul 16 |
| Scallions | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 8 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 9 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 29 |
| Collards | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 214 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 23. | Jul 16 |
| Chives | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Oregano | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Sage | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Cosmos | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Lavender | Dec 15 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 277 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Melons | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 214 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 23. | Jul 16 |
| Mint | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 277 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 235 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 16. | Aug 19 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 221 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 23. | Jul 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 242 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 9. | Aug 14 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 221 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 16. | Jul 26 |
| Watermelon | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 221 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 16. | Jul 21 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Zinnias | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
Month by month in Covington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 12), Cabbage (Jan 12), Lettuce (Jan 12), Sage (Jan 12), Swiss Chard (Jan 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 12), Beets (Jan 12), Dill (Jan 12), Peas (Jan 12), Radish (Jan 12), Spinach (Jan 12), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 2), Tomato (Feb 2), Bok Choy (Feb 9), Corn (Feb 9), Cosmos (Feb 9), Nasturtiums (Feb 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 9), Turnip (Feb 9), Carrots (Feb 16), Potatoes (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 9), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 9), Cabbage (Feb 9), Collards (Feb 9), Kale (Feb 9), Lettuce (Feb 9), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 2). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 9), Beans (Mar 16), Pole Beans (Mar 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Cauliflower (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 9), Lavender (Mar 9), Marigolds (Mar 9), Mint (Mar 9), +25 more. Last frost around March 9. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 8), Pumpkin (Jul 8), Cantaloupe (Jul 16), Celery (Jul 16), Melons (Jul 16), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 18), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 2), Sunflowers (Aug 14), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 19), Pole Beans (Aug 19), Basil (Aug 24), Cosmos (Aug 24), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 3), Parsley (Sep 4), Peas (Sep 9), Cabbage (Sep 18), Carrots (Sep 18), Beets (Sep 19), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 3), Kohlrabi (Oct 3), Turnip (Oct 8), Arugula (Oct 18), Spinach (Oct 18), Radish (Oct 19). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 20). First frost around November 20. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 15), Lavender (Dec 15), Onion (Dec 15), Rosemary (Dec 15), Celery (Dec 29), Collards (Dec 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 11). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Covington, LA (ZIP 70435)?
The median last spring frost date for Covington, LA (ZIP code 70435) is around March 9. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 17; one in ten it runs past March 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Covington, LA?
The median first fall frost date for Covington, LA is around November 20. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 30 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Covington, LA?
The frost-free growing season in Covington is about 256 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Covington (256 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Covington, LA?
Covington, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Covington, LA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 2 and plant out Mar 23 in Covington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Covington?
Two: plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27.
When do I plant garlic in Covington?
Nov 20 to Dec 11; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Covington?
Yes: plant out Mar 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 21 for a fall crop.
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