Frost Dates for Deridder, LA 70634
Last spring frost March 14 · First fall frost November 16 · 247 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 70634 has about 25,200 people.
Very long season: 247 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 25–March 30 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 4 (36 days).
Frost probability for 70634
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 30 | March 14 | February 25 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 16 | December 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ROSEPINE RSCH STN (16.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 247-day season in Deridder
In Deridder (247 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 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 205 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 28. | Jul 17 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 28. | Jul 22 |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 25 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 289 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 21. | Sep 14 |
| Cucumber | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Peas | — | Jan 17–Mar 28 | 310 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 310 available after Jan 17. | Sep 5 |
| Zucchini | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Onion | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 282 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 17–Mar 7 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 282 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 14. | Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 14. | Sep 14 |
| Radish | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Oct 15 |
| Beets | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 16 | 352 | overwinter: Plant Nov 16 to Dec 7; harvest the following summer. | Dec 7 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 7–Apr 4 | 303 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 219 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 21. | Jul 29 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 212 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 28. | Jul 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 261 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 7. | Aug 26 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 14 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 14. | Aug 15 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 212 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 28. | Jul 4 |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 205 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 28. | Jul 27 |
| Okra | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Basil | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 14–Mar 7 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 20 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 247 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 21. | Aug 31 |
| Celery | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 247 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 21. | Jul 12 |
| Scallions | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 24 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 25 |
| Collards | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 24 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 205 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 28. | Jul 12 |
| Chives | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Oregano | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 261 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Sage | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 261 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 20 |
| Cosmos | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Lavender | Dec 20 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 30 |
| Melons | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 205 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 28. | Jul 12 |
| Mint | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 226 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 21. | Aug 15 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 212 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 28. | Jul 14 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 233 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 14. | Aug 10 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 212 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 21. | Jul 22 |
| Watermelon | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 212 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 21. | Jul 17 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Zinnias | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
Month by month in Deridder
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Oregano (Jan 3), Parsley (Jan 3), Scallions (Jan 3), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 17), Beets (Jan 17), Dill (Jan 17), Peas (Jan 17), Radish (Jan 17), Spinach (Jan 17), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 7), Tomato (Feb 7), Bok Choy (Feb 14), Corn (Feb 14), Cosmos (Feb 14), Nasturtiums (Feb 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 14), Turnip (Feb 14), Carrots (Feb 21), Potatoes (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 7). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 14), Beans (Mar 21), Pole Beans (Mar 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Cosmos (Mar 14), Lavender (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Mint (Mar 14), +24 more. Last frost around March 14. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 4). |
| 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 4), Pumpkin (Jul 4), Cantaloupe (Jul 12), Celery (Jul 12), Melons (Jul 12), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 14), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 10), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 15), Pole Beans (Aug 15), Basil (Aug 20), Cosmos (Aug 20), Cucumber (Aug 20), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 5), Cabbage (Sep 14), Carrots (Sep 14), Beets (Sep 15), Dill (Sep 15), Swiss Chard (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 4), Arugula (Oct 14), Spinach (Oct 14), Radish (Oct 15). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 16). First frost around November 16. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 20), Lavender (Dec 20), Onion (Dec 20), Rosemary (Dec 20). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 7). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Deridder, LA (ZIP 70634)?
The median last spring frost date for Deridder, LA (ZIP code 70634) is around March 14. 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 25; one in ten it runs past March 30.
What is the first fall frost date in Deridder, LA?
The median first fall frost date for Deridder, LA is around November 16. 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Deridder, LA?
The frost-free growing season in Deridder is about 247 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 Deridder (247 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 Deridder, LA?
Deridder, 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 Deridder, LA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 7 and plant out Mar 28 in Deridder. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Deridder?
Two: plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 23.
When do I plant garlic in Deridder?
Nov 16 to Dec 7; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Deridder?
Yes: plant out Mar 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 17 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Sulphur (ZIP 70663) has 287 frost-free days, 40 more than Deridder (ZIP 70634). See Sulphur ZIP 70663 frost dates
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