Frost Dates for Henderson, TX 75654
Henderson has 2 ZIP codes. The Henderson, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 19 · First fall frost November 15 · 241 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75654 has about 12,200 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Henderson.
Very long season: 241 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 27–April 8 (40 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 3 (35 days).
Frost probability for 75654
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 8 | March 19 | February 27 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 15 | December 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LONGVIEW (44.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 241-day season in Henderson
In Henderson (241 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 | Feb 12 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Feb 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 283 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 26. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 26 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 22–Apr 2 | 304 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 304 available after Jan 22. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 25 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 276 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 22–Mar 12 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 276 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 19. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 19. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 346 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 12–Apr 9 | 297 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 12; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 26. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 2. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 5 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 255 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 12. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 19. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 206 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 2. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 29 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 12 | Apr 9–Apr 9 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 19–Mar 12 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 241 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 26. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 241 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 26. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 19 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 25 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 255 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 25 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Sage | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 255 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 25 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 220 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 26. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 206 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 2. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 227 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 19. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Mar 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Henderson
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 8), Collards (Jan 8), Kale (Jan 8), Oregano (Jan 8), Parsley (Jan 8), Scallions (Jan 8), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 22), Beets (Jan 22), Dill (Jan 22), Peas (Jan 22), Radish (Jan 22), Spinach (Jan 22). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 5), Cauliflower (Feb 5), Marigolds (Feb 5), Pepper (Feb 5), Basil (Feb 12), Tomato (Feb 12), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 5), Cilantro (Feb 19), Turnip (Feb 19), Carrots (Feb 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 19), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 19), Cabbage (Feb 19), Collards (Feb 19), Kale (Feb 19), Lettuce (Feb 19), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 12). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 5), Cantaloupe (Mar 5), Melons (Mar 5), Pumpkin (Mar 5), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 5), Watermelon (Mar 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 5), Sunflowers (Mar 19), Beans (Mar 26), Pole Beans (Mar 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 5), Swiss Chard (Mar 5), Bok Choy (Mar 12), Cauliflower (Mar 12), Cosmos (Mar 19), Lavender (Mar 19), +15 more. Last frost around March 19. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 2), Cantaloupe (Apr 2), Cucumber (Apr 2), Eggplant (Apr 2), Melons (Apr 2), Pepper (Apr 2), +6 more. |
| 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 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 25), Lavender (Dec 25), Onion (Dec 25), Rosemary (Dec 25). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Henderson, TX (ZIP 75654)?
The median last spring frost date for Henderson, TX (ZIP code 75654) is around March 19. 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 27; one in ten it runs past April 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Henderson, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Henderson, TX is around November 15. 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Henderson, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Henderson is about 241 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 Henderson (241 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 Henderson, TX?
Henderson, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Henderson, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 12 and plant out Apr 2 in Henderson. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Henderson?
Two: plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Henderson?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Henderson?
Yes: plant out Apr 2 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Whitehouse (ZIP 75791) has 249 frost-free days, 8 more than Henderson (ZIP 75654). See Whitehouse ZIP 75791 frost dates
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