Q.fall gardens
What are the best vegetables to plant in central part of Louisiana?
Beans, kale, lettuce, carrots, radishes and any cole crops can be started now without a problem, but for cole crops, you will need to start with plants. Beans, carrots, radishes and lettuce can be started from seeds. Squash will have to wait till next year as they all need a whole season to do well. These articles should also help: (scroll to bottom for vegetables): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/plants-fall-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fall-vegetable-gardening.htm