GreenlyLa Paz: frost dates
Bolivia
In La Paz the last spring frost usually comes around 21 October and the first autumn frost around 20 April, which leaves about 181 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 28 October.
| Last spring frost | around 21 October |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 20 April |
| Frost-free days | 181 days |
Median of 2016–2025 for the 25 km grid cell of the city: the last day at or below 0 °C in spring and the first in autumn (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). In a cold year a frost can come a week or two later — Greenly warns 48 hours ahead.
When to sow and plant
| Crop | Sow for seedlings | Plant out in a greenhouse | Open ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achocha | 28 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Arugula | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Basil | 3 September | 11 October | 1 November |
| Beet | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Bell Pepper | 29 July | 11 October | 1 November |
| Black-eyed Susan | 27 August | — | 28 October |
| Bok Choy | 2 September | 7 October | 28 October |
| Broad bean | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Broccoli | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Brussels Sprouts | 26 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Cabbage | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Calendula | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Cauliflower | 29 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Celeriac | 22 July | 7 October | 28 October |
| Celery | 22 July | 7 October | 28 October |
| Celosia | 29 August | 13 October | 3 November |
| Chamomile | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Chayote | 11 July | 7 October | 28 October |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Chili Pepper | 25 July | 7 October | 28 October |
| China aster | 20 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Chives | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Cilantro | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Corn | — | 7 October | sow 28 October |
| Cosmos | 29 August | 13 October | 3 November |
| Cucumber | 30 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Daikon | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Delphinium | 2 August | — | 30 September |
| Dill | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Eggplant | 2 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Florence fennel | 23 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Garden sorrel | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Green Beans | 31 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Kale | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Kiwano | 5 September | 7 October | 28 October |
| Kohlrabi | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Leek | 1 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Lemon balm | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Lettuce | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Lisianthus | 14 June | 9 September | 30 September |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Luffa | 30 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Marigold | 26 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Melon | 20 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Microgreens | — | 13 October | sow 3 November |
| Moringa | 13 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Mustard greens | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Napa cabbage | 4 September | 7 October | 28 October |
| Nasturtium | 30 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Okra | 30 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Oregano | 11 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Pansy | 15 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Parsley | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Peanut | 4 September | 11 October | 1 November |
| Peas | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Petunia | 9 August | 11 October | 1 November |
| Physalis | 23 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Pumpkin | 31 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Purple coneflower | 30 July | — | 30 September |
| Radish | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Sage | 22 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Snapdragon | 6 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Spinach | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Stevia | 19 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Stock | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Sunflower | — | 13 October | sow 3 November |
| Sweet Corn | — | 7 October | sow 28 October |
| Sweet pea | 29 July | 9 September | 30 September |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 30 September |
| Swiss Chard | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Thyme | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Tomato | 11 August | 7 October | 28 October |
| Turnip | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Watercress | — | 9 September | sow 30 September |
| Watermelon | 9 September | 11 October | 1 November |
| Zinnia | 2 September | 7 October | 28 October |
| Zucchini | 5 September | 7 October | 28 October |
Planting out: a week after the last frost once the soil is warm enough for the crop; frost-hardy crops three weeks before it; an unheated greenhouse three weeks earlier. Seedlings are sown so they are ready on that day.
La Paz: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Planted in autumn
| Crop | Plant around |
|---|---|
| Bearded Iris | 21 March |
| Crocus | 21 March |
| Daffodil | 21 March |
| Garlic | 21 March |
| Hyacinth | 21 March |
| Lily | 21 March |
| Peony | 21 March |
| Saffron | 21 March |
| Tulip | 21 March |
| Wild garlic | 21 March |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.