§ When to plant · Texas · Checked Sept 2026
In Houston, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around February 23, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by March 16. Cool-season crops go in from January, and again from July for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmarilloAMARILLO 7ENE · 12 km | Apr 15 | Apr 27April 27 | May 8 | Oct 16 |
| ArlingtonARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT · 5 km | Mar 9 | Mar 28March 28 | Apr 15 | Nov 3 |
| AustinAUSTIN-CAMP MABRY · 2 km | Feb 20 | Mar 10March 10 | Mar 27 | Nov 15 |
| BrownsvilleWFO BROWNSVILLE · 9 km | Jan 9 | Feb 7February 7 | Mar 7 | Dec 9 |
| Corpus ChristiPORT ARANSAS 11 SSW · 6 km | Jan 22 | Feb 15February 15 | Mar 10 | Dec 6 |
| DallasDALLAS LOVE FIELD · 11 km | Mar 2 | Mar 19March 19 | Apr 4 | Nov 10 |
| DentonDENTON 2 SOUTHEAST · 4 km | Mar 13 | Mar 30March 30 | Apr 16 | Nov 3 |
| El PasoEL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 7 km | Mar 2 | Mar 19March 19 | Apr 5 | Nov 6 |
| Fort WorthFORT WORTH MEACHAM FIELD NAAF · 4 km | Mar 5 | Mar 23March 23 | Apr 9 | Nov 3 |
| FriscoRICHARDSON · 19 km | Mar 7 | Mar 25March 25 | Apr 11 | Nov 2 |
| GarlandRICHARDSON · 14 km | Mar 7 | Mar 25March 25 | Apr 11 | Nov 2 |
| Grand PrairieJOE POOL LAKE · 7 km | Mar 20 | Apr 5April 5 | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
| HoustonHOUSTON-PORT · 11 km | Feb 2 | Feb 23February 23 | Mar 16 | Nov 27 |
| IrvingDALLAS FT WORTH AIRPORT · 6 km | Mar 8 | Mar 24March 24 | Apr 9 | Nov 6 |
| KilleenKILLEEN · 4 km | Mar 14 | Apr 1April 1 | Apr 19 | Nov 1 |
| LaredoLAREDO 2 · 1 km | Jan 25 | Feb 16February 16 | Mar 9 | Nov 23 |
| LubbockLUBBOCK WFO · 4 km | Mar 24 | Apr 8April 8 | Apr 23 | Oct 28 |
| McKinneyMCKINNEY MUNICIPALCIPAL AIRPORT · 7 km | Mar 17 | Apr 3April 3 | Apr 19 | Oct 27 |
| PlanoRICHARDSON · 6 km | Mar 7 | Mar 25March 25 | Apr 11 | Nov 2 |
| San AntonioSAN ANTONIO INCARNATE WORD · 5 km | Feb 25 | Mar 15March 15 | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
Texas's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from Texas's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
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§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Asparagus officinalis
Perennial
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Jun, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Sep.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Apr, and again Nov.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Oct–Dec.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 4 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Jun, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Jan–Mar, and again Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Nov.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Apium graveolens
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): sow Aug–Sep; set out transplants Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 90 days from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Oct–Dec.
Ready in about 75 days from seed, 60 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Coriandrum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Mar, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr, and again Sep.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Taraxacum officinale
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 95 days.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Anethum graveolens
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jun.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Jul.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jul.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Jun–Aug.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cichorium endivia
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 90 days from seed, 70 from transplants; sow again every 8 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Foeniculum vulgare
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ficus carica
Perennial
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Figs (Aggie Horticulture). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium sativum
Cool seasonOverwinters
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Jan, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Nov.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Dec.
Ready in about 240 days.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Apr–May, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–Apr, and again Mar–May, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Mar, and again Feb–Apr, and again Sep.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium ampeloprasum
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Nov.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–May, and again Sep.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Sep.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Mar, and again Nov.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb, and again Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus lunatus
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jul.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Apr, and again Sep.
Ready in about 75 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica juncea
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–May, and again Sep.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Oct.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Apr, and again Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Mar, and again Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 45 days.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Tender
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Apr.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): set out transplants Mar–Apr.
Region II (West / Central-North): set out transplants Feb–Mar.
Region III (North-Central / East): set out transplants Feb–Mar; sow Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): set out transplants Jan–Feb; sow Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Oct–Dec.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Petroselinum crispum
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Nov.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 78 days from seed, 50 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pastinaca sativa
Cool season
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 120 days.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Feb–Mar.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun, and again Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jun.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Jul.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Aug, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 70 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Dec–Jan.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun, and again Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jul.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Apr, and again Aug.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Oct.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–May, and again Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Apr, and again Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jul.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Ready in about 65 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Jan–Feb, and again Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Sep.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Apr–May, and again Jul.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–May, and again Aug.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Apr–May.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Mar–May.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Mar–Apr.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool season
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Jun, and again Aug.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Aug.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Oct.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Apr, and again Oct.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 40 from transplants.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May–Jun, and again Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May, and again Jun.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant Mar–Jun, and again Sep.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Feb–May, and again Oct.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Feb–Mar, and again Nov.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Jan–Apr, and again Dec.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr–May.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita moschata
Tender
Region I (Far North / Panhandle): plant May, and again Jun.
Region II (West / Central-North): plant Apr, and again Jul.
Region III (North-Central / East): plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Region IV (South Texas): plant Feb–Apr, and again Sep.
Region V (Lower Rio Grande Valley): plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 80 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Vegetable Crops of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
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On average from about January 9 in Brownsville to April 15 in Amarillo. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by March 7 to May 8.
The extension service lists February to June. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about February 23 in Houston. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots and more for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in December. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.