Frost Dates for West Monroe, LA 71292
West Monroe has 2 ZIP codes. The West Monroe, LA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 14 · First fall frost November 15 · 246 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 71292 has about 22,900 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in West Monroe.
Very long season: 246 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 21–April 4 (42 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 1 (33 days).
Frost probability for 71292
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 4 | March 14 | February 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 15 | December 1 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BASTROP (46.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 246-day season in West Monroe
In West Monroe (246 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 | 204 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 288 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 17–Mar 28 | 309 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 309 available after Jan 17. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 17–Mar 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 14. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 14. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 267 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 351 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 7–Apr 4 | 302 | 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 | 218 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 211 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 28. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 260 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 7. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 14. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 211 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 28. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 14–Mar 7 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 21. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 246 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 21. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 260 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 260 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 246 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Sage | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 260 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 260 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 20 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 267 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 267 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 225 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 21. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 28. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 21. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 211 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 21. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in West Monroe
| 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 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 20), Lavender (Dec 20), Onion (Dec 20), Rosemary (Dec 20). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for West Monroe, LA (ZIP 71292)?
The median last spring frost date for West Monroe, LA (ZIP code 71292) 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 21; one in ten it runs past April 4.
What is the first fall frost date in West Monroe, LA?
The median first fall frost date for West Monroe, LA is around November 15. 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 West Monroe, LA?
The frost-free growing season in West Monroe is about 246 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 West Monroe (246 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 West Monroe, LA?
West Monroe, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 West Monroe, LA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 7 and plant out Mar 28 in West Monroe. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in West Monroe?
Two: plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in West Monroe?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in West Monroe?
Yes: plant out Mar 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
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