What can I plant in January in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, ZIP 70112, GrowZone filters each supported crop by its ZIP-specific start-indoors, transplant, and direct-sow windows for January.

Should I use a ZIP planting calendar or a zone calendar?

Use the ZIP calendar for crop timing because it includes the New Orleans frost station and USDA zone 9b; zone-only pages are broad planning references.

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What to plant in January in New Orleans (70112)

In New Orleans, ZIP 70112, zone 9b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in January, and what to wait on until later.

Source: new-orleans-lakefront frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

Start indoors

Basil Jan 6
Lettuce Jan 13
Cucumbers Jan 20
Zucchini Jan 20
Kale Jan 6

Transplant

Lettuce Jan 27
Kale Jan 27

Direct-sow

Carrots Jan 20
Lettuce Jan 27
Cilantro Jan 27
Spinach Jan 13
Radishes Jan 13
Kale Jan 20

What to plant in January in New Orleans (70112)

Start indoors

Transplant

Direct-sow

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