Frost Dates for Hempstead, TX 77445
Last spring frost February 20 · First fall frost December 5 · 288 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77445 has about 16,100 people.
Very long season: 288 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 25–March 18 (52 days). Fall frost risk spans November 7–December 15 (38 days).
Frost probability for 77445
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 18 | February 20 | January 25 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 7 | December 5 | December 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BRENHAM (33.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 288-day season in Hempstead
In Hempstead (288 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 16 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 246 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 6. | Aug 5 |
| Pepper | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 246 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 6. | Aug 10 |
| Lettuce | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 14 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 330 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 30. | Oct 3 |
| Cucumber | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Beans | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Peas | — | Dec 26–Mar 6 | 351 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 351 available after Dec 26. | Sep 24 |
| Zucchini | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Onion | Nov 28 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 323 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 26–Feb 13 | 365 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 26. | Nov 2 |
| Kale | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 323 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 23. | Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 337 available after Jan 23. | Oct 3 |
| Radish | — | Dec 26–Mar 20 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 12. | Nov 3 |
| Beets | — | Dec 26–Mar 20 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 309 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 5 | 393 | overwinter: Plant Dec 5 to Dec 26; harvest the following summer. | Dec 26 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 16–Mar 13 | 344 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 23 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 260 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 27. | Aug 17 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 6 | 253 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 6. | Jul 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 302 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 13. | Sep 14 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 26 | Feb 6–Feb 6 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 26–Mar 20 | 365 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 26. | Nov 2 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 337 available after Jan 23. | Sep 3 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 253 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 6. | Jul 23 |
| Eggplant | Jan 2 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 6. | Aug 15 |
| Okra | Jan 23 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Basil | Jan 16 | Mar 13–Mar 13 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 23–Feb 13 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 9 |
| Parsley | Dec 12 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 288 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 27. | Sep 19 |
| Celery | Dec 12 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 288 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 27. | Jul 31 |
| Scallions | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 23 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 23 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 14 |
| Collards | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 246 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 6. | Jul 31 |
| Chives | Nov 28 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 302 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 26–Mar 20 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Oregano | Dec 12 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 302 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 28 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 288 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Sage | Dec 26 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 302 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 12 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 302 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 9 |
| Cosmos | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Lavender | Nov 28 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 309 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 9 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Melons | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 246 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 6. | Jul 31 |
| Mint | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 309 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 267 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 27. | Sep 3 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 253 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 6. | Aug 2 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 274 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 20. | Aug 29 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 26 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 253 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 27. | Aug 10 |
| Watermelon | Feb 6 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 253 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 27. | Aug 5 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Zinnias | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
Month by month in Hempstead
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 2), Calendula (Jan 9), Cauliflower (Jan 9), Marigolds (Jan 9), Pepper (Jan 9), Basil (Jan 16), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 9), Cilantro (Jan 23), Turnip (Jan 23), Carrots (Jan 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 23), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 23), Cabbage (Jan 23), Collards (Jan 23), Kale (Jan 23), Lettuce (Jan 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 16). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 6), Cantaloupe (Feb 6), Melons (Feb 6), Pumpkin (Feb 6), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 6), Watermelon (Feb 6), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 6), Sunflowers (Feb 20), Beans (Feb 27), Pole Beans (Feb 27). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 6), Swiss Chard (Feb 6), Bok Choy (Feb 13), Cauliflower (Feb 13), Cosmos (Feb 20), Lavender (Feb 20), +15 more. Last frost around February 20. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 6), Cantaloupe (Mar 6), Cucumber (Mar 6), Eggplant (Mar 6), Melons (Mar 6), Pepper (Mar 6), +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 23), Pumpkin (Jul 23), Cantaloupe (Jul 31), Celery (Jul 31), Melons (Jul 31). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Aug 2), Tomato (Aug 5), Watermelon (Aug 5), Pepper (Aug 10), Tomatillos (Aug 10), Eggplant (Aug 15), +2 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Sep 3), Pole Beans (Sep 3), Basil (Sep 8), Cosmos (Sep 8), Cucumber (Sep 8), Zinnias (Sep 8), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 3), Carrots (Oct 3), Beets (Oct 4), Dill (Oct 4), Swiss Chard (Oct 4), Calendula (Oct 9), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 28), Lavender (Nov 28), Onion (Nov 28), Rosemary (Nov 28). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 2), Spinach (Nov 2), Radish (Nov 3). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 12), Collards (Dec 12), Kale (Dec 12), Oregano (Dec 12), Parsley (Dec 12), Scallions (Dec 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 5), Arugula (Dec 26), Beets (Dec 26), Dill (Dec 26), Peas (Dec 26), Radish (Dec 26), +1 more. First frost around December 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 26). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Hempstead, TX (ZIP 77445)?
The median last spring frost date for Hempstead, TX (ZIP code 77445) is around February 20. 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 25; one in ten it runs past March 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Hempstead, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Hempstead, TX is around December 5. 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 Hempstead, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Hempstead is about 288 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 Hempstead (288 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 Hempstead, TX?
Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 16 and plant out Mar 6 in Hempstead. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Hempstead?
Two: plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12.
When do I plant garlic in Hempstead?
Dec 5 to Dec 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Hempstead?
Yes: plant out Mar 6 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 5 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Brookshire (ZIP 77423) has 296 frost-free days, 8 more than Hempstead (ZIP 77445). See Brookshire ZIP 77423 frost dates
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