Frost Dates for Beaumont, TX 77706

Beaumont has 8 ZIP codes. The Beaumont, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.

Last spring frost February 14 · First fall frost December 6 · 295 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a

ZIP 77706 has about 30,400 people, one of 8 ZIP codes in Beaumont.

Very long season: 295 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 11–March 21 (69 days). Fall frost risk spans November 11–January 3 (53 days).

Frost probability for 77706

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)March 21February 14January 11
Fall (first frost)November 11December 6January 3

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PORT ARTHUR AP (21.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 295-day season in Beaumont

In Beaumont (295 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoJan 10Feb 28–Mar 7253fits: 80 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28.Aug 6
PepperJan 3Feb 28–Mar 7253fits: 75 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28.Aug 11
LettuceDec 20Jan 17–Jan 24330two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 15
Carrots—Jan 24–Jan 31337fits: 70 days to maturity, 337 available after Jan 24.Oct 4
CucumberJan 24Feb 28–Mar 7267two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 9
Beans—Feb 21–Mar 7281two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29.Sep 16
Peas—Dec 20–Feb 28358fits: 65 days to maturity, 358 available after Dec 20.Sep 25
ZucchiniJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7267two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
OnionNov 22Jan 17–Jan 31330fits: 100 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 17.—
Spinach—Dec 20–Feb 7372two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 27.Nov 3
KaleDec 6Jan 17–Jan 31344two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27.Oct 19
BroccoliDec 20Jan 17–Jan 31330fits: 80 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 17.Sep 10
CabbageDec 20Jan 17–Jan 31344fits: 70 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 17.Oct 4
Radish—Dec 20–Mar 14358two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Dec 13.Nov 4
Beets—Dec 20–Mar 14358two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 5
Potatoes—Jan 31–Feb 7316fits: 90 days to maturity, 316 available after Jan 31.—
Garlic—Dec 6400overwinter: Plant Dec 6 to Dec 27; harvest the following summer.Dec 27
Strawberry—Jan 10–Mar 7351perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 10; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornJan 17Feb 21–Feb 28267fits: 75 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21.Aug 18
PumpkinJan 31Feb 28–Feb 28260fits: 100 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 28.Jul 24
CauliflowerJan 3Feb 7–Feb 21309fits: 75 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 7.Sep 15
Swiss ChardDec 20Jan 31–Jan 31316two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 5
Arugula—Dec 20–Mar 14372two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 27.Nov 3
Brussel SproutsDec 20Jan 17–Jan 31344fits: 100 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 17.Sep 4
Butternut SquashJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7260fits: 100 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 28.Jul 24
EggplantDec 27Feb 28–Mar 7253fits: 70 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28.Aug 16
OkraJan 17Feb 21–Feb 28274two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
BasilJan 10Mar 7–Mar 7260two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 9
Cilantro—Jan 17–Feb 7330two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 10
ParsleyDec 6Feb 21–Feb 28295fits: 70 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 21.Sep 20
CeleryDec 6Feb 21–Mar 7295fits: 120 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 21.Aug 1
ScallionsDec 6Jan 17–Jan 31344two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 27.Oct 14
Turnip—Jan 17–Jan 31344two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27.Oct 24
Kohlrabi—Jan 3–Jan 17358two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27.Oct 19
Bok ChoyJan 17Feb 7–Feb 14309two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 15
CollardsDec 6Jan 17–Jan 31344two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 27.Oct 14
CantaloupeJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7253fits: 85 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28.Aug 1
ChivesNov 22Feb 21–Feb 28309fits: 90 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 21.—
Dill—Dec 20–Mar 14358two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 5
OreganoDec 6Feb 21–Feb 28309fits: 80 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 21.—
RosemaryNov 22Feb 21–Feb 28295fits: 80 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 21.—
SageDec 20Feb 21–Feb 28309fits: 75 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 21.—
ThymeDec 6Feb 21–Feb 28309fits: 90 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 21.—
CalendulaJan 3Jan 31–Feb 14316two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13.Oct 10
CosmosJan 17Feb 14–Feb 28281two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 9
LavenderNov 22Feb 14–Feb 28316fits: 90 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 14.—
MarigoldsJan 3Feb 14–Feb 21281two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 19
MelonsJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7253fits: 85 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28.Aug 1
Mint—Feb 14–Feb 28316fits: 90 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 14.—
NasturtiumsJan 17Feb 14–Feb 21281two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
Pole Beans—Feb 21–Mar 7274fits: 65 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21.Sep 4
Spaghetti SquashJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7260fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 28.Aug 3
Sunflowers—Feb 14–Feb 28281fits: 70 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 14.Aug 30
TomatillosDec 20Feb 21–Feb 28260fits: 75 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 21.Aug 11
WatermelonJan 31Feb 21–Feb 28260fits: 80 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 21.Aug 6
Yellow SquashJan 31Feb 28–Mar 7267two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
ZinniasJan 17Feb 14–Feb 28281two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 9

Month by month in Beaumont

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Calendula (Jan 3), Cauliflower (Jan 3), Marigolds (Jan 3), Pepper (Jan 3), Basil (Jan 10), Tomato (Jan 10), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 3), Cilantro (Jan 17), Turnip (Jan 17), Carrots (Jan 24), Potatoes (Jan 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 17), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 17), Cabbage (Jan 17), Collards (Jan 17), Kale (Jan 17), Lettuce (Jan 17), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 10).
FebruaryDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 14), Beans (Feb 21), Pole Beans (Feb 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 7), Cauliflower (Feb 7), Cosmos (Feb 14), Lavender (Feb 14), Marigolds (Feb 14), Mint (Feb 14), +24 more. Last frost around February 14.
MarchTransplant from: Basil (Mar 7).
AprilSuccession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently.
MayHarvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease.
JuneMidsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall.
JulyLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 24), Pumpkin (Jul 24).
AugustLast sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 1), Celery (Aug 1), Melons (Aug 1), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 3), Tomato (Aug 6), Watermelon (Aug 6), +5 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Sep 4), Pole Beans (Sep 4), Basil (Sep 9), Cosmos (Sep 9), Cucumber (Sep 9), Zinnias (Sep 9), +10 more.
OctoberLast sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 4), Carrots (Oct 4), Beets (Oct 5), Dill (Oct 5), Swiss Chard (Oct 5), Calendula (Oct 10), +8 more.
NovemberStart indoors: Chives (Nov 22), Lavender (Nov 22), Onion (Nov 22), Rosemary (Nov 22). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 3), Spinach (Nov 3), Radish (Nov 4).
DecemberStart indoors: Celery (Dec 6), Collards (Dec 6), Kale (Dec 6), Oregano (Dec 6), Parsley (Dec 6), Scallions (Dec 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 6), Arugula (Dec 20), Beets (Dec 20), Dill (Dec 20), Peas (Dec 20), Radish (Dec 20), +1 more. First frost around December 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 27).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Beaumont, TX (ZIP 77706)?

The median last spring frost date for Beaumont, TX (ZIP code 77706) is around February 14. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before January 11; one in ten it runs past March 21.

What is the first fall frost date in Beaumont, TX?

The median first fall frost date for Beaumont, TX is around December 6. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around November 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Beaumont, TX?

The frost-free growing season in Beaumont is about 295 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Beaumont (295 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Beaumont, TX?

Beaumont, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.

When should I start tomatoes indoors in Beaumont, TX?

Start tomatoes indoors Jan 10 and plant out Feb 28 in Beaumont. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Beaumont?

Two: plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 13.

When do I plant garlic in Beaumont?

Dec 6 to Dec 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Beaumont?

Yes: plant out Feb 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 6 for a fall crop.

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