Frost Dates for Cypress, TX 77433
Last spring frost February 18 · First fall frost December 8 · 293 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77433 has about 117,000 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Cypress.
Very long season: 293 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 21–March 18 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 7–January 9 (63 days).
Frost probability for 77433
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 18 | February 18 | January 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 7 | December 8 | January 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SEALY (43.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Cypress, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77433 | February 18 | December 8 | 9a |
| 77429 | February 27 | November 30 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 293-day season in Cypress
In Cypress (293 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 14 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 251 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 4. | Aug 8 |
| Pepper | Jan 7 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 251 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 4. | Aug 13 |
| Lettuce | Dec 24 | Jan 21–Jan 28 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 17 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 335 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 28. | Oct 6 |
| Cucumber | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Beans | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Peas | — | Dec 24–Mar 4 | 356 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 356 available after Dec 24. | Sep 27 |
| Zucchini | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Onion | Nov 26 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 328 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 328 available after Jan 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 24–Feb 11 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Dec 29. | Nov 5 |
| Kale | Dec 10 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 24 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 328 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 328 available after Jan 21. | Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Dec 24 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 342 available after Jan 21. | Oct 6 |
| Radish | — | Dec 24–Mar 18 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Dec 15. | Nov 6 |
| Beets | — | Dec 24–Mar 18 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 314 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 8 | 398 | overwinter: Plant Dec 8 to Dec 29; harvest the following summer. | Dec 29 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 14–Mar 11 | 349 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 21 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 25. | Aug 20 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 4 | 258 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 4. | Jul 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 307 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 11. | Sep 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 24 | Feb 4–Feb 4 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 24–Mar 18 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Dec 29. | Nov 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 24 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 342 available after Jan 21. | Sep 6 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 258 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 4. | Jul 26 |
| Eggplant | Dec 31 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 251 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 4. | Aug 18 |
| Okra | Jan 21 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Basil | Jan 14 | Mar 11–Mar 11 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 21–Feb 11 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Parsley | Dec 10 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 293 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 25. | Sep 22 |
| Celery | Dec 10 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 293 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 25. | Aug 3 |
| Scallions | Dec 10 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 26 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 21 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 17 |
| Collards | Dec 10 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 251 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 4. | Aug 3 |
| Chives | Nov 26 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 307 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 24–Mar 18 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Oregano | Dec 10 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 307 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 26 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 293 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Sage | Dec 24 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 307 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 10 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 307 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 7 | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Cosmos | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Lavender | Nov 26 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 314 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 18. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 7 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Melons | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 251 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 4. | Aug 3 |
| Mint | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 314 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 272 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 25. | Sep 6 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 4. | Aug 5 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 279 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 18. | Sep 1 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 24 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 258 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 25. | Aug 13 |
| Watermelon | Feb 4 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 258 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 25. | Aug 8 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Zinnias | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
Month by month in Cypress
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 7), Cauliflower (Jan 7), Marigolds (Jan 7), Pepper (Jan 7), Basil (Jan 14), Tomato (Jan 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 7), Cilantro (Jan 21), Turnip (Jan 21), Carrots (Jan 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 21), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 21), Cabbage (Jan 21), Collards (Jan 21), Kale (Jan 21), Lettuce (Jan 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 14). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 4), Cantaloupe (Feb 4), Melons (Feb 4), Pumpkin (Feb 4), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 4), Watermelon (Feb 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 4), Sunflowers (Feb 18), Beans (Feb 25), Pole Beans (Feb 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 4), Swiss Chard (Feb 4), Bok Choy (Feb 11), Cauliflower (Feb 11), Cosmos (Feb 18), Lavender (Feb 18), +15 more. Last frost around February 18. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 4), Cantaloupe (Mar 4), Cucumber (Mar 4), Eggplant (Mar 4), Melons (Mar 4), Pepper (Mar 4), +6 more. |
| 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 26), Pumpkin (Jul 26). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 3), Celery (Aug 3), Melons (Aug 3), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 5), Tomato (Aug 8), Watermelon (Aug 8), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 1), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 6), Pole Beans (Sep 6), Basil (Sep 11), Cosmos (Sep 11), Cucumber (Sep 11), +11 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 6), Carrots (Oct 6), Beets (Oct 7), Dill (Oct 7), Swiss Chard (Oct 7), Calendula (Oct 12), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 26), Lavender (Nov 26), Onion (Nov 26), Rosemary (Nov 26). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 5), Spinach (Nov 5), Radish (Nov 6). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 10), Collards (Dec 10), Kale (Dec 10), Oregano (Dec 10), Parsley (Dec 10), Scallions (Dec 10), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 8), Arugula (Dec 24), Beets (Dec 24), Dill (Dec 24), Peas (Dec 24), Radish (Dec 24), +1 more. First frost around December 8. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 29). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Cypress, TX (ZIP 77433)?
The median last spring frost date for Cypress, TX (ZIP code 77433) is around February 18. 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 21; one in ten it runs past March 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Cypress, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Cypress, TX is around December 8. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Cypress, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Cypress is about 293 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 Cypress (293 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 Cypress, TX?
Cypress, 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 Cypress, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 14 and plant out Mar 4 in Cypress. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Cypress?
Two: plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15.
When do I plant garlic in Cypress?
Dec 8 to Dec 29; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Cypress?
Yes: plant out Mar 4 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 8 for a fall crop.
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