Frost Dates for Houston, TX 77082
Houston has 97 ZIP codes. The Houston, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 13 · First fall frost December 10 · 300 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 77082 has about 59,400 people, one of 97 ZIP codes in Houston.
Very long season: 300 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 9–March 18 (68 days). Fall frost risk spans November 12–January 9 (58 days).
Frost probability for 77082
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 18 | February 13 | January 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 12 | December 10 | January 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at THOMPSONS 3 WSW (26.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 300-day season in Houston
In Houston (300 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 9 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 258 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 27. | Aug 10 |
| Pepper | Jan 2 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 258 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 27. | Aug 15 |
| Lettuce | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 23 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 19 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 342 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 342 available after Jan 23. | Oct 8 |
| Cucumber | Jan 23 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Beans | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Peas | — | Dec 19–Feb 27 | 363 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 363 available after Dec 19. | Sep 29 |
| Zucchini | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Onion | Nov 21 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 335 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 16. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 19–Feb 6 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Dec 31. | Nov 7 |
| Kale | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 23 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 335 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 16. | Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 16. | Oct 8 |
| Radish | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Dec 17. | Nov 8 |
| Beets | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 321 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 321 available after Jan 30. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 10 | 405 | overwinter: Plant Dec 10 to Dec 31; harvest the following summer. | Dec 31 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 9–Mar 6 | 356 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 9; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 272 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 20. | Aug 22 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 265 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 27. | Jul 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 2 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 314 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 6. | Sep 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Jan 30 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Dec 31. | Nov 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 19 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 16. | Sep 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 265 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 27. | Jul 28 |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 258 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 27. | Aug 20 |
| Okra | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Basil | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 6 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 16–Feb 6 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 14 |
| Parsley | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 20. | Sep 24 |
| Celery | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 300 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 20. | Aug 5 |
| Scallions | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 18 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 28 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 2–Jan 16 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 23 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 16 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 19 |
| Collards | Dec 5 | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 18 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 258 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 27. | Aug 5 |
| Chives | Nov 21 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 314 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 19–Mar 13 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 19 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Oregano | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 314 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 21 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 300 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Sage | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 314 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 5 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 314 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 14 |
| Cosmos | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Lavender | Nov 21 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 321 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Melons | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 258 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 27. | Aug 5 |
| Mint | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 321 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 279 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 20. | Sep 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 27. | Aug 7 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 286 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 13. | Sep 3 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 20. | Aug 15 |
| Watermelon | Jan 30 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 265 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 20. | Aug 10 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Zinnias | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
Month by month in Houston
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 2), Cauliflower (Jan 2), Marigolds (Jan 2), Pepper (Jan 2), Basil (Jan 9), Tomato (Jan 9), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 2), Cilantro (Jan 16), Turnip (Jan 16), Carrots (Jan 23), Potatoes (Jan 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 16), Cabbage (Jan 16), Collards (Jan 16), Kale (Jan 16), Lettuce (Jan 16), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 9). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 13), Beans (Feb 20), Pole Beans (Feb 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 6), Cauliflower (Feb 6), Cosmos (Feb 13), Lavender (Feb 13), Marigolds (Feb 13), Mint (Feb 13), +24 more. Last frost around February 13. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 6). |
| 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 28), Pumpkin (Jul 28). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 5), Celery (Aug 5), Melons (Aug 5), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 7), Tomato (Aug 10), Watermelon (Aug 10), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 3), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 8), Pole Beans (Sep 8), Basil (Sep 13), Cosmos (Sep 13), Cucumber (Sep 13), +11 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 8), Carrots (Oct 8), Beets (Oct 9), Dill (Oct 9), Swiss Chard (Oct 9), Calendula (Oct 14), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 21), Lavender (Nov 21), Onion (Nov 21), Rosemary (Nov 21). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 7), Spinach (Nov 7), Radish (Nov 8). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 5), Collards (Dec 5), Kale (Dec 5), Oregano (Dec 5), Parsley (Dec 5), Scallions (Dec 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 10), Arugula (Dec 19), Beets (Dec 19), Dill (Dec 19), Peas (Dec 19), Radish (Dec 19), +1 more. First frost around December 10. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 31). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Houston, TX (ZIP 77082)?
The median last spring frost date for Houston, TX (ZIP code 77082) is around February 13. 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 9; one in ten it runs past March 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Houston, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Houston, TX is around December 10. 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 12 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Houston, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Houston is about 300 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 Houston (300 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 Houston, TX?
Houston, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Houston, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 9 and plant out Feb 27 in Houston. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Houston?
Two: plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 17.
When do I plant garlic in Houston?
Dec 10 to Dec 31; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Houston?
Yes: plant out Feb 27 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 10 for a fall crop.
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