Frost Dates for Bryan, TX 77808
Bryan has 5 ZIP codes. The Bryan, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 7 · First fall frost November 19 · 257 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77808 has about 15,800 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Bryan.
Very long season: 257 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 11–March 30 (47 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 10 (43 days).
Frost probability for 77808
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 30 | March 7 | February 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 19 | December 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MADISONVILLE (41.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 257-day season in Bryan
In Bryan (257 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 31 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 20 |
| Pepper | Jan 24 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 25 |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 299 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 14. | Sep 17 |
| Cucumber | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Beans | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Peas | — | Jan 10–Mar 21 | 320 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 320 available after Jan 10. | Sep 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Onion | Dec 13 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 292 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 10–Feb 28 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Kale | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 292 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 7. | Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 7. | Sep 17 |
| Radish | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 21. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 19 | 362 | overwinter: Plant Nov 19 to Dec 10; harvest the following summer. | Dec 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 31–Mar 28 | 313 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 31; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 14. | Aug 1 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 21 | 222 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 21. | Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 28. | Aug 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 7. | Aug 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 222 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 21. | Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 30 |
| Okra | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Basil | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 7–Feb 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Parsley | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 14. | Sep 3 |
| Celery | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 257 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 14. | Jul 15 |
| Scallions | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 7 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Collards | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 15 |
| Chives | Dec 13 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 271 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Oregano | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 271 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 13 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Sage | Jan 10 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 271 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Cosmos | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Lavender | Dec 13 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Melons | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 15 |
| Mint | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 236 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 14. | Aug 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 222 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 21. | Jul 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 243 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 7. | Aug 13 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 10 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 222 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 14. | Jul 25 |
| Watermelon | Feb 21 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 222 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 14. | Jul 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Zinnias | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
Month by month in Bryan
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), Sage (Jan 10), Swiss Chard (Jan 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 10), Beets (Jan 10), Dill (Jan 10), Peas (Jan 10), Radish (Jan 10), Spinach (Jan 10), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 7), Corn (Feb 7), Cosmos (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Okra (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 7), Turnip (Feb 7), Carrots (Feb 14), Potatoes (Feb 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 7), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 7), Cabbage (Feb 7), Collards (Feb 7), Kale (Feb 7), Lettuce (Feb 7), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 7), Beans (Mar 14), Pole Beans (Mar 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 7), Lavender (Mar 7), Marigolds (Mar 7), Mint (Mar 7), Nasturtiums (Mar 7), Zinnias (Mar 7), +23 more. Last frost around March 7. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 7), Pumpkin (Jul 7), Cantaloupe (Jul 15), Celery (Jul 15), Melons (Jul 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 17), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 1), Sunflowers (Aug 13), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 18), Pole Beans (Aug 18), Basil (Aug 23), Cosmos (Aug 23), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 2), Parsley (Sep 3), Peas (Sep 8), Cabbage (Sep 17), Carrots (Sep 17), Beets (Sep 18), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 2), Kohlrabi (Oct 2), Turnip (Oct 7), Arugula (Oct 17), Spinach (Oct 17), Radish (Oct 18). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 19). First frost around November 19. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 13), Lavender (Dec 13), Onion (Dec 13), Rosemary (Dec 13), Celery (Dec 27), Collards (Dec 27), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 10). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Bryan, TX (ZIP 77808)?
The median last spring frost date for Bryan, TX (ZIP code 77808) is around March 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 February 11; one in ten it runs past March 30.
What is the first fall frost date in Bryan, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Bryan, TX is around November 19. 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 October 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Bryan, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Bryan is about 257 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 Bryan (257 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 Bryan, TX?
Bryan, 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 Bryan, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 31 and plant out Mar 21 in Bryan. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Bryan?
Two: plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26.
When do I plant garlic in Bryan?
Nov 19 to Dec 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Bryan?
Yes: plant out Mar 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 20 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Bryan (ZIP 77803) has 265 frost-free days, 8 more than Bryan (ZIP 77808). See Bryan ZIP 77803 frost dates
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