Frost Dates for Beeville, TX 78102
Last spring frost February 7 · First fall frost December 13 · 309 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 78102 has about 27,500 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Beeville.
Very long season: 309 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 12–March 11 (58 days). Fall frost risk spans November 21–January 22 (62 days).
Frost probability for 78102
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 11 | February 7 | January 12 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 21 | December 13 | January 22 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SINTON (37.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Beeville, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78102 | February 7 | December 13 | 9b |
| 78104 | February 14 | December 6 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 309-day season in Beeville
In Beeville (309 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jan 3 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 267 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21. | Aug 13 |
| Pepper | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 267 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21. | Aug 18 |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 22 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 351 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 351 available after Jan 17. | Oct 11 |
| Cucumber | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Peas | — | Dec 13–Feb 21 | 372 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 372 available after Dec 13. | Oct 2 |
| Zucchini | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Onion | Nov 15 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 344 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 13–Jan 31 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 10 |
| Kale | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 344 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 10. | Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 358 available after Jan 10. | Oct 11 |
| Radish | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Dec 20. | Nov 11 |
| Beets | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 330 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 13 | 414 | overwinter: Plant Dec 13 to Jan 3; harvest the following summer. | Jan 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 3–Feb 28 | 365 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 14. | Aug 25 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 274 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21. | Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 323 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 31. | Sep 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 13 | Jan 24–Jan 24 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 358 available after Jan 10. | Sep 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 274 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21. | Jul 31 |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21. | Aug 23 |
| Okra | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Basil | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 10–Jan 31 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Parsley | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 14. | Sep 27 |
| Celery | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 309 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 14. | Aug 8 |
| Scallions | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 21 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 31 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 27–Jan 10 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 10 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 22 |
| Collards | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 267 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21. | Aug 8 |
| Chives | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Oregano | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 309 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Sage | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 27 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Cosmos | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Lavender | Nov 15 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 330 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 330 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Melons | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 267 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 21. | Aug 8 |
| Mint | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 330 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 330 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 288 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 14. | Sep 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 274 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21. | Aug 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 295 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 7. | Sep 6 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 274 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 14. | Aug 18 |
| Watermelon | Jan 24 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 14. | Aug 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Zinnias | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
Month by month in Beeville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 3), Tomato (Jan 3), Bok Choy (Jan 10), Corn (Jan 10), Cosmos (Jan 10), Nasturtiums (Jan 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 10), Turnip (Jan 10), Carrots (Jan 17), Potatoes (Jan 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 3). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 3). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 7), Beans (Feb 14), Pole Beans (Feb 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 7), Lavender (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Mint (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +23 more. Last frost around February 7. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 31), Pumpkin (Jul 31). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 8), Celery (Aug 8), Melons (Aug 8), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 10), Tomato (Aug 13), Watermelon (Aug 13), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 6), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 11), Pole Beans (Sep 11), Basil (Sep 16), Cosmos (Sep 16), Cucumber (Sep 16), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Peas (Oct 2), Cabbage (Oct 11), Carrots (Oct 11), Beets (Oct 12), Dill (Oct 12), Swiss Chard (Oct 12), +9 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 15), Lavender (Nov 15), Onion (Nov 15), Rosemary (Nov 15), Celery (Nov 29), Collards (Nov 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 10), Spinach (Nov 10), Radish (Nov 11). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 13), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 13), Cabbage (Dec 13), Lettuce (Dec 13), Sage (Dec 13), Swiss Chard (Dec 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 13), Beets (Dec 13), Dill (Dec 13), Garlic (Dec 13), Peas (Dec 13), Radish (Dec 13), +2 more. First frost around December 13. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Beeville, TX (ZIP 78102)?
The median last spring frost date for Beeville, TX (ZIP code 78102) is around February 7. 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 12; one in ten it runs past March 11.
What is the first fall frost date in Beeville, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Beeville, TX is around December 13. 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 21 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Beeville, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Beeville is about 309 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 Beeville (309 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 Beeville, TX?
Beeville, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Beeville, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 and plant out Feb 21 in Beeville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Beeville?
Two: plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20.
When do I plant garlic in Beeville?
Dec 13 to Jan 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Beeville?
Yes: plant out Feb 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 13 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Robstown (ZIP 78380) has 323 frost-free days, 14 more than Beeville (ZIP 78102). See Robstown ZIP 78380 frost dates
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