Texas Planting Zones & Schedule

Texas’s USDA growing zones range from Zone 6 to Zone 10, depending on where you are in the state. Northern Texas generally falls in Zones 6b to 7b while the southernmost part of the state, along the eastern coast, ranges from 9a to 10b.

Most of Texas falls in Zones 8 and 9 where you can grow a wide range of crops, including cool-weather vegetables, warm-season crops, and heat-loving crops like sweet potatoes and okra.

Texas Last & First Frost Dates

City	Last Frost Date	First Frost Date
Arlington	3/11	11/11
Austin	2/21	12/1
Corpus Christi	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Dallas	3/1	11/21
El Paso	3/11	11/11
Fort Worth	3/11	11/11
Galveston	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Houston	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Kerrville	4/1	11/1
San Antonio	2/21	11/21

*Keep in mind that frost can occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather to determine the best time to plant.

The growing season in Texas ranges from around 180 days in the north to over 330 days in the southernmost part of the state. Refer to the planting schedules below to determine the best timing for your zone.