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When to Plant Snapdragon in Avery Island, Louisiana (70513)

Location

Avery Island, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70513

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-36"
Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Snapdragon. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Avery Island, Louisiana? +

In Avery Island (Zone 9b), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Avery Island, Louisiana? +

The average last spring frost date for Avery Island, Louisiana (ZIP 70513) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Avery Island, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, February 24, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in Louisiana? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Avery Island, that means starting around Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 9b

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Avery Island, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.