Frost Dates for Galveston, TX 77554
Galveston has 4 ZIP codes. The Galveston, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost January 31 · First fall frost December 9 · 312 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 77554 has about 10,400 people, one of 4 ZIP codes in Galveston.
Very long season: 312 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 77554
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 3 | January 31 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | November 28 | December 9 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FREEPORT 2 NW (52.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 312-day season in Galveston
In Galveston (312 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 | Dec 27 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 14. | Aug 9 |
| Pepper | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 14. | Aug 14 |
| Lettuce | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 10 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 18 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 354 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 354 available after Jan 10. | Oct 7 |
| Cucumber | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Beans | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Peas | — | Dec 6–Feb 14 | 375 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 375 available after Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Zucchini | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Onion | Nov 8 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 347 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 6–Jan 24 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Dec 30. | Nov 6 |
| Kale | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 22 |
| Broccoli | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 347 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 3. | Sep 13 |
| Cabbage | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 361 available after Jan 3. | Oct 7 |
| Radish | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Dec 16. | Nov 7 |
| Beets | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 333 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 9 | 417 | overwinter: Plant Dec 9 to Dec 30; harvest the following summer. | Dec 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 27–Feb 21 | 368 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 3 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 284 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 7. | Aug 21 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 14 | 277 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 14. | Jul 27 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 20 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 326 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 326 available after Jan 24. | Sep 18 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 6 | Jan 17–Jan 17 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Dec 30. | Nov 6 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 6 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 361 available after Jan 3. | Sep 7 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 277 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 14. | Jul 27 |
| Eggplant | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 14. | Aug 19 |
| Okra | Jan 3 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Basil | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 3–Jan 24 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Parsley | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 312 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 7. | Sep 23 |
| Celery | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 312 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 7. | Aug 4 |
| Scallions | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 17 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 20–Jan 3 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 20 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 22 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 3 | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 18 |
| Collards | Nov 22 | Jan 3–Jan 17 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 270 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 14. | Aug 4 |
| Chives | Nov 8 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 326 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 6–Feb 28 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 6 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Oregano | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 326 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 8 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 312 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Sage | Dec 6 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 326 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 22 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 326 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 20 | Jan 17–Jan 31 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Cosmos | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Lavender | Nov 8 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 333 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 20 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Melons | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 270 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 14. | Aug 4 |
| Mint | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 333 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 291 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 7. | Sep 7 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 277 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 14. | Aug 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Jan 31. | Sep 2 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 6 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 277 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 7. | Aug 14 |
| Watermelon | Jan 17 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 277 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 7. | Aug 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Zinnias | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
Month by month in Galveston
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 3), Corn (Jan 3), Cosmos (Jan 3), Nasturtiums (Jan 3), Okra (Jan 3), Zinnias (Jan 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 3), Turnip (Jan 3), Carrots (Jan 10), Potatoes (Jan 17), Sunflowers (Jan 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 3), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 3), Cabbage (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Lettuce (Jan 3), +12 more. Last frost around January 31. |
| February | Direct sow from: Beans (Feb 7), Pole Beans (Feb 7). Transplant from: Celery (Feb 7), Chives (Feb 7), Corn (Feb 7), Okra (Feb 7), Oregano (Feb 7), Parsley (Feb 7), +17 more. |
| March | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| April | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| May | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| June | Direct sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 27), Pumpkin (Jul 27). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 4), Celery (Aug 4), Melons (Aug 4), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 6), Tomato (Aug 9), Watermelon (Aug 9), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 2), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 7), Pole Beans (Sep 7), Basil (Sep 12), Cosmos (Sep 12), Cucumber (Sep 12), +11 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 7), Carrots (Oct 7), Beets (Oct 8), Dill (Oct 8), Swiss Chard (Oct 8), Calendula (Oct 13), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 8), Lavender (Nov 8), Onion (Nov 8), Rosemary (Nov 8), Celery (Nov 22), Collards (Nov 22), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 6), Spinach (Nov 6), Radish (Nov 7). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 6), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 6), Cabbage (Dec 6), Lettuce (Dec 6), Sage (Dec 6), Swiss Chard (Dec 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 6), Beets (Dec 6), Dill (Dec 6), Peas (Dec 6), Radish (Dec 6), Spinach (Dec 6), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 27). First frost around December 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 30). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Galveston, TX (ZIP 77554)?
The median last spring frost date for Galveston, TX (ZIP code 77554) is around January 31. 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Galveston, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Galveston, TX is around December 9. 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 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Galveston, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Galveston is about 312 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 Galveston (312 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 Galveston, TX?
Galveston, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 10a (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 Galveston, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 27 and plant out Feb 14 in Galveston. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Galveston?
Two: plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 16.
When do I plant garlic in Galveston?
Dec 9 to Dec 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Galveston?
Yes: plant out Feb 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 9 for a fall crop.
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