Louisiana · South
Lake Charles, LA
Zone-aware planting reference for Lake Charles. Population 76,070; USDA hardiness zone 9a; nearest curated zip code 70601.
- USDA zone
- 9a
- Population
- 76,070
- Last spring frost
- 02/14
- First fall frost
- 12/07
- Growing season
- 299 days
- Nearest zip
- 70601
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Lake Charles
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 9a. 61 crops match.
Tree fruit
12 crops
Berries
5 crops
Nuts
4 crops
Vegetables
31 crops
zone 9a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 9a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 9a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 9a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
zone 9a Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
zones 3a–9b
zone 9a Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
zones 3a–9a
Herbs
9 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Lake Charles, LA?
Lake Charles sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a, based on the nearest zip code (70601).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Lake Charles?
Based on the nearest weather station, Lake Charles averages a last spring frost around 02/14 and a first fall frost around 12/07, for a growing season of about 299 days.
- What crops grow well in Lake Charles?
61 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 9a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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