Planting Calendar for ZIP 70050
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Jan 25, first fall frost around Jan 4 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 70050.
Last spring frost
Jan 25
First fall frost
Jan 4
Hardiness zone
10a
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Dec 14 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Nov 30 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | Jan 4 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Zucchini | Jan 4 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | Nov 1 |
| Summer Squash | Jan 4 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | Oct 30 |
| Winter Squash | Jan 4 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | Jan 4 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Oct 27 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Feb 1 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | Jan 4 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | Jan 4 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Feb 8 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Nov 30 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | Dec 28 | Dec 28 (Transplant out) | Nov 1 |
| Spinach | - | Dec 14 (Direct sow) | Nov 6 |
| Kale | Dec 14 | Jan 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Peas | - | Dec 14 (Direct sow) | Oct 22 |
| Carrots | - | Jan 4 (Direct sow) | Oct 12 |
| Beets | - | Dec 28 (Direct sow) | Oct 27 |
| Radishes | - | Dec 28 (Direct sow) | Nov 23 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 17 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 14 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 12 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 | Jan 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 12 |
| Onions | Nov 16 | Dec 28 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 28 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Feb 15 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec 14 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Sep 12 |
| Celery | Nov 16 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Nov 16 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Aug 23 |
| Turnips | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Nov 1 |
| Rutabaga | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Sep 17 |
| Parsnips | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Aug 23 |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 28 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Collard Greens | Dec 14 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 17 |
| Mustard Greens | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Nov 6 |
| Arugula | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Nov 11 |
| Bok Choy | Dec 28 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Nov 1 |
| Green Onions | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Oct 22 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 14 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | Dec 28 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 2 |
| Popcorn | Jan 25 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Jan 25 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 2 |
| Lima Beans | Jan 25 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Jan 25 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Jan 25 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Nov 30 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Sep 22 |
| Horseradish | Jan 25 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | Dec 14 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | Dec 21 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 12 |
| Endive | Dec 21 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Sep 22 |
| Watercress | Jan 4 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 22 |
| Sorrel | Dec 14 | Jan 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 22 |
| Sunchokes | Jan 25 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | Dec 14 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | Jan 4 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | Nov 6 |
| Luffa Gourd | Dec 14 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Jan 25 | Dec 28 (Transplant out) | Sep 27 |
| Chayote | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Jan 25 | Dec 28 (Transplant out) | Oct 22 |
| Bitter Melon | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | Dec 14 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Dec 14 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Nov 1 |
| Parsley | Nov 30 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 7 |
| Dill | - | Feb 1 (Direct sow) | Oct 22 |
| Lemon Balm | Dec 14 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Jan 25 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Chervil | Jan 25 | Jan 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 27 |
| Lemongrass | Nov 30 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | Dec 14 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | Dec 14 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | Dec 14 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Sep 22 |
| Anise Hyssop | Nov 30 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | Dec 14 | Feb 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Nov 30 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | Dec 14 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 17 |
| Tarragon | Jan 25 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
How to read this calendar
Start seeds indoors is when to sow in trays inside so seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant outside is when to transplant seedlings or direct-sow seed, based on frost tolerance. Fall planting by is the latest date to start a fall crop and still harvest before the first fall frost. Tender crops wait until after the last spring frost; hardy crops can go out earlier.
Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Buras, La, 5.6 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.