Frost Dates for New Iberia, LA 70563
New Iberia has 2 ZIP codes. The New Iberia, LA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 13 · First fall frost December 6 · 296 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 70563 has about 20,200 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in New Iberia.
Very long season: 296 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 13–March 16 (62 days). Fall frost risk spans November 14–December 28 (44 days).
Frost probability for 70563
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 16 | February 13 | January 13 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 14 | December 6 | December 28 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FRANKLIN 3 NW (28.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 296-day season in New Iberia
In New Iberia (296 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 | Jan 9 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 254 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 254 available after Feb 27. | Aug 6 |
| Pepper | Jan 2 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Feb 27. | Aug 11 |
| Lettuce | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 23 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 15 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 338 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 338 available after Jan 23. | Oct 4 |
| Cucumber | Jan 23 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Beans | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Peas | — | Dec 19–Feb 27 | 359 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 359 available after Dec 19. | Sep 25 |
| Zucchini | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Onion | Nov 21 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 331 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 331 available after Jan 16. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 19–Feb 6 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 27. | Nov 3 |
| Kale | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 331 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 331 available after Jan 16. | Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 345 available after Jan 16. | Oct 4 |
| Radish | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Dec 13. | Nov 4 |
| Beets | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 317 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 317 available after Jan 30. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 6 | 401 | overwinter: Plant Dec 6 to Dec 27; harvest the following summer. | Dec 27 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 9–Mar 6 | 352 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 9; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 268 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 20. | Aug 18 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 27. | Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 2 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 310 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 6. | Sep 15 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Jan 30 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 27. | Nov 3 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 345 available after Jan 16. | Sep 4 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 27. | Jul 24 |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 254 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 254 available after Feb 27. | Aug 16 |
| Okra | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Basil | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 6 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 16–Feb 6 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Parsley | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 296 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 20. | Sep 20 |
| Celery | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 296 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 20. | Aug 1 |
| Scallions | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 14 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 2–Jan 16 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 16 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 15 |
| Collards | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 14 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 254 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 254 available after Feb 27. | Aug 1 |
| Chives | Nov 21 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 310 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Oregano | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 310 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 21 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 296 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Sage | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 310 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 310 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Cosmos | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Lavender | Nov 21 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 317 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Melons | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 254 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 254 available after Feb 27. | Aug 1 |
| Mint | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 317 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 275 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 20. | Sep 4 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 27. | Aug 3 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 13. | Aug 30 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 261 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 20. | Aug 11 |
| Watermelon | Jan 30 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 261 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 20. | Aug 6 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Zinnias | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
Month by month in New Iberia
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 2), Cauliflower (Jan 2), Marigolds (Jan 2), Pepper (Jan 2), Basil (Jan 9), Tomato (Jan 9), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 2), Cilantro (Jan 16), Turnip (Jan 16), Carrots (Jan 23), Potatoes (Jan 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 16), Cabbage (Jan 16), Collards (Jan 16), Kale (Jan 16), Lettuce (Jan 16), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 9). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 13), Beans (Feb 20), Pole Beans (Feb 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 6), Cauliflower (Feb 6), Cosmos (Feb 13), Lavender (Feb 13), Marigolds (Feb 13), Mint (Feb 13), +24 more. Last frost around February 13. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 6). |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 24), Pumpkin (Jul 24). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 1), Celery (Aug 1), Melons (Aug 1), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 3), Tomato (Aug 6), Watermelon (Aug 6), +5 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Sep 4), Pole Beans (Sep 4), Basil (Sep 9), Cosmos (Sep 9), Cucumber (Sep 9), Zinnias (Sep 9), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 4), Carrots (Oct 4), Beets (Oct 5), Dill (Oct 5), Swiss Chard (Oct 5), Calendula (Oct 10), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 21), Lavender (Nov 21), Onion (Nov 21), Rosemary (Nov 21). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 3), Spinach (Nov 3), Radish (Nov 4). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 5), Collards (Dec 5), Kale (Dec 5), Oregano (Dec 5), Parsley (Dec 5), Scallions (Dec 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 6), Arugula (Dec 19), Beets (Dec 19), Dill (Dec 19), Peas (Dec 19), Radish (Dec 19), +1 more. First frost around December 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 27). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for New Iberia, LA (ZIP 70563)?
The median last spring frost date for New Iberia, LA (ZIP code 70563) is around February 13. 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 January 13; one in ten it runs past March 16.
What is the first fall frost date in New Iberia, LA?
The median first fall frost date for New Iberia, LA is around December 6. 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 November 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in New Iberia, LA?
The frost-free growing season in New Iberia is about 296 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 New Iberia (296 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 New Iberia, LA?
New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, LA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 9 and plant out Feb 27 in New Iberia. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in New Iberia?
Two: plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13.
When do I plant garlic in New Iberia?
Dec 6 to Dec 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in New Iberia?
Yes: plant out Feb 27 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 6 for a fall crop.
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