Frost Dates for Ingleside, TX 78362
Last spring frost February 2 · First fall frost December 20 · 321 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 78362 has about 10,800 people.
Very long season: 321 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans December 18–March 13 (85 days). Fall frost risk spans November 24–January 18 (55 days).
Frost probability for 78362
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 13 | February 2 | December 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 24 | December 20 | January 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ROCKPORT (22.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 321-day season in Ingleside
In Ingleside (321 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 29 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 20 |
| Pepper | Dec 22 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 25 |
| Lettuce | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 12 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 29 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 12–Jan 19 | 363 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 12. | Oct 18 |
| Cucumber | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Beans | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Peas | — | Dec 8–Feb 16 | 384 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 384 available after Dec 8. | Oct 9 |
| Zucchini | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Onion | Nov 10 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 356 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 5. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 8–Jan 26 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 17 |
| Kale | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Broccoli | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 356 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 5. | Sep 24 |
| Cabbage | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 370 available after Jan 5. | Oct 18 |
| Radish | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Dec 27. | Nov 18 |
| Beets | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 342 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 342 available after Jan 19. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 20 | 426 | overwinter: Plant Dec 20 to Jan 10; harvest the following summer. | Jan 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 29–Feb 23 | 377 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 29; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 293 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 9. | Sep 1 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 16 | 286 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 16. | Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 22 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 335 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 26. | Sep 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Jan 19 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 370 available after Jan 5. | Sep 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 16. | Aug 7 |
| Eggplant | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 30 |
| Okra | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Basil | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 5–Jan 26 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 24 |
| Parsley | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 321 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 9. | Oct 4 |
| Celery | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 321 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 9. | Aug 15 |
| Scallions | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 10. | Oct 28 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 22–Jan 5 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 5 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 29 |
| Collards | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 10. | Oct 28 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 15 |
| Chives | Nov 10 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Oregano | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 10 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 321 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Sage | Dec 8 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 342 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 24 |
| Cosmos | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Lavender | Nov 10 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 342 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 342 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Melons | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 15 |
| Mint | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 342 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 342 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 300 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 9. | Sep 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 16. | Aug 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 307 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 2. | Sep 13 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 8 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 286 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 9. | Aug 25 |
| Watermelon | Jan 19 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 286 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 9. | Aug 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Zinnias | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
Month by month in Ingleside
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 5), Corn (Jan 5), Cosmos (Jan 5), Nasturtiums (Jan 5), Okra (Jan 5), Zinnias (Jan 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 5), Turnip (Jan 5), Carrots (Jan 12), Potatoes (Jan 19). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 5), Cabbage (Jan 5), Collards (Jan 5), Kale (Jan 5), Lettuce (Jan 5), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 10). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 2), Beans (Feb 9), Pole Beans (Feb 9). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 2), Lavender (Feb 2), Marigolds (Feb 2), Mint (Feb 2), Nasturtiums (Feb 2), Zinnias (Feb 2), +23 more. Last frost around February 2. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 | Direct sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 7), Pumpkin (Aug 7), Cantaloupe (Aug 15), Celery (Aug 15), Melons (Aug 15), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 17), +5 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Corn (Sep 1), Sunflowers (Sep 13), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 18), Pole Beans (Sep 18), Basil (Sep 23), Cosmos (Sep 23), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Oct 3), Parsley (Oct 4), Peas (Oct 9), Cabbage (Oct 18), Carrots (Oct 18), Beets (Oct 19), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 10), Lavender (Nov 10), Onion (Nov 10), Rosemary (Nov 10), Celery (Nov 24), Collards (Nov 24), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Kale (Nov 2), Kohlrabi (Nov 2), Turnip (Nov 7), Arugula (Nov 17), Spinach (Nov 17), Radish (Nov 18). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 8), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 8), Cabbage (Dec 8), Lettuce (Dec 8), Sage (Dec 8), Swiss Chard (Dec 8), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 8), Beets (Dec 8), Dill (Dec 8), Peas (Dec 8), Radish (Dec 8), Spinach (Dec 8), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 29). First frost around December 20. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Ingleside, TX (ZIP 78362)?
The median last spring frost date for Ingleside, TX (ZIP code 78362) is around February 2. 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 December 18; one in ten it runs past March 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Ingleside, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Ingleside, TX is around December 20. 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 24 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Ingleside, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Ingleside is about 321 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 Ingleside (321 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 Ingleside, TX?
Ingleside, 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 Ingleside, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 29 and plant out Feb 16 in Ingleside. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Ingleside?
Two: plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27.
When do I plant garlic in Ingleside?
Dec 20 to Jan 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Ingleside?
Yes: plant out Feb 16 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 20 for a fall crop.
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