What Can Grow in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans' subtropical climate with hot humid summers and mild winters enables near year-round production.

New Orleans, LA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season lasts about 270 days, with last frost around February 1 and first fall frost around November 25. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra.

9aUSDA Zone
270 daysFrost-Free
February 1Last Frost
November 25First Frost
🌱 What Grows in New Orleans
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💡 Planting Tips

Near year-round growing. Hot humid summers limit some crops. Cool crops Oct-April.

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Orleans, LA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. New Orleans' subtropical climate with hot humid summers and mild winters enables near year-round production.

The average last spring frost in New Orleans is around February 1. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 25, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 270 days.

New Orleans's Zone 9a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, figs, citrus. Near year-round growing. Hot humid summers limit some crops. Cool crops Oct-April.

In New Orleans, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 1. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.