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Vegetables & Herbs for Fall Planting in Baton Rouge

What vegetables should I plant in the fall?

Mustard Greens

Green leafy mustard plants growing closely together in a garden with visible soil between the plants.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Aug. – Oct.
Sept. – Oct.
40-45 Days

Lettuce

Close-up of fresh, green lettuce leaves showing detailed texture and layers.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
6-8 weeks

Spinach

A close-up view of fresh spinach leaves, showing their vibrant green color and smooth texture.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
40-50 Days

Cabbage

Rows of green cabbages growing in a field, each cabbage surrounded by large, leafy green outer leaves.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Oct.
60-100 Days

Carrots

A bunch of freshly harvested carrots with soil still on them, lying on dark earth with green tops attached.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
60-80 Days

Radishes

Several red radishes with green leaves are lying on dark soil, with one radish still growing in the ground.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
20-30 Days

Beets

Three freshly harvested beets with red stems and green leaves lying on soil.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
50-70 Days

Kale

Close-up view of curly kale leaves, showing their textured, ruffled edges and vibrant green color.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
55-75 Days

Broccoli

A head of broccoli growing in a garden, surrounded by large green leaves.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
60-90 Days

Snow Peas

Several fresh green pea pods, some opened to reveal peas inside, are piled together in a close-up view.

Sow Seeds:
Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Sept. – Nov.
60-70 Days

Herbs starts & seed packets are stocked year-round at Louisiana Nursery, but we get our biggest shipments in the fall & spring.

Unlike some vegetables, many herbs can live indoors and – once established – be harvested as needed. 

What herbs should I plant in the fall?

Rosemary

Close-up of dense green rosemary plants with thin, needle-like leaves growing upright.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Parsley

A bunch of fresh parsley with loose leaves scattered on a light wooden surface.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Thyme

A bundle of fresh thyme rests on a piece of burlap atop a wooden surface.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Mint

Close-up of fresh green mint leaves with textured surfaces and distinct veining, filling the entire frame.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Cilantro

A potted cilantro plant sits on a windowsill, with sunlight streaming in and a blurred wooden fence in the background.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
30-45 Days

Rue

Clusters of small yellow flowers bloom on green leafy stems, filling the image with vibrant color and dense foliage.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Catnip

Close-up of a plant with small, light purple flowers and green leaves. The background is blurred with similar foliage.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Sage

Close-up of green sage plant leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture and prominent veins.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
6-8 Weeks

Bay Leaf

Close-up of green sorrel leaves growing densely together outdoors.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
Year-Round

Green Onion

Bunches of green onions with white roots, held together with blue rubber bands, are stacked closely together.

Plant:
Harvest:

Sept. – Oct.
60-80 Days

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