Frost Dates for La Grange, TX 78945
Last spring frost February 26 · First fall frost November 23 · 270 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 78945 has about 10,400 people.
Very long season: 270 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 4–March 24 (48 days). Fall frost risk spans October 31–December 16 (46 days).
Frost probability for 78945
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 24 | February 26 | February 4 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 31 | November 23 | December 16 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LA GRANGE (1.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 270-day season in La Grange
In La Grange (270 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 22 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 12. | Jul 24 |
| Pepper | Jan 15 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 228 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 12. | Jul 29 |
| Lettuce | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 2 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 312 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 5. | Sep 21 |
| Cucumber | Feb 5 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Beans | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Peas | — | Jan 1–Mar 12 | 333 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 1. | Sep 12 |
| Zucchini | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Onion | Dec 4 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 305 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 305 available after Jan 29. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 1–Feb 19 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 21 |
| Kale | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 305 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 305 available after Jan 29. | Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 29. | Sep 21 |
| Radish | — | Jan 1–Mar 26 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 22 |
| Beets | — | Jan 1–Mar 26 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 291 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 23 | 375 | overwinter: Plant Nov 23 to Dec 14; harvest the following summer. | Dec 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 22–Mar 19 | 326 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 5. | Aug 5 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 12 | 235 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 12. | Jul 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 15 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 284 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 19. | Sep 2 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 12 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 1–Mar 26 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 29. | Aug 22 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 235 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 12. | Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 228 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 12. | Aug 3 |
| Okra | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Basil | Jan 22 | Mar 19–Mar 19 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 29–Feb 19 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Parsley | Dec 18 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 5. | Sep 7 |
| Celery | Dec 18 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 270 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 5. | Jul 19 |
| Scallions | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 1 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 6 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 29 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 2 |
| Collards | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 228 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 12. | Jul 19 |
| Chives | Dec 4 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 284 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 284 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 1–Mar 26 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Oregano | Dec 18 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 284 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 284 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 4 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Sage | Jan 1 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 284 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 284 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 18 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 284 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 284 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Cosmos | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Lavender | Dec 4 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 291 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 15 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Melons | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 228 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 12. | Jul 19 |
| Mint | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 291 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 249 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 5. | Aug 22 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 12. | Jul 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 26. | Aug 17 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 1 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 235 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 5. | Jul 29 |
| Watermelon | Feb 12 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 235 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 5. | Jul 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Zinnias | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
Month by month in La Grange
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 1), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 1), Cabbage (Jan 1), Lettuce (Jan 1), Sage (Jan 1), Swiss Chard (Jan 1), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 1), Beets (Jan 1), Dill (Jan 1), Peas (Jan 1), Radish (Jan 1), Spinach (Jan 1), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 29), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 29), Cabbage (Jan 29), Collards (Jan 29), Kale (Jan 29), Lettuce (Jan 29), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 22). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 5), Butternut Squash (Feb 12), Cantaloupe (Feb 12), Melons (Feb 12), Pumpkin (Feb 12), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 12), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 5), Potatoes (Feb 12), Sunflowers (Feb 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 12), Swiss Chard (Feb 12), Bok Choy (Feb 19), Cauliflower (Feb 19), Cosmos (Feb 26), Lavender (Feb 26), +4 more. Last frost around February 26. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 5), Pole Beans (Mar 5). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 5), Chives (Mar 5), Corn (Mar 5), Okra (Mar 5), Oregano (Mar 5), Parsley (Mar 5), +17 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 11), Pumpkin (Jul 11), Cantaloupe (Jul 19), Celery (Jul 19), Melons (Jul 19), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 21), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 3), Corn (Aug 5), Sunflowers (Aug 17), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 22), Pole Beans (Aug 22), Basil (Aug 27), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 1), Okra (Sep 1), Yellow Squash (Sep 1), Zucchini (Sep 1), Cauliflower (Sep 2), Beans (Sep 3), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 1), Scallions (Oct 1), Bok Choy (Oct 2), Lettuce (Oct 2), Kale (Oct 6), Kohlrabi (Oct 6), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 23). First frost around November 23. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 4), Lavender (Dec 4), Onion (Dec 4), Rosemary (Dec 4), Celery (Dec 18), Collards (Dec 18), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 14). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for La Grange, TX (ZIP 78945)?
The median last spring frost date for La Grange, TX (ZIP code 78945) is around February 26. 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 4; one in ten it runs past March 24.
What is the first fall frost date in La Grange, TX?
The median first fall frost date for La Grange, TX is around November 23. 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 31 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in La Grange, TX?
The frost-free growing season in La Grange is about 270 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 La Grange (270 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 La Grange, TX?
La Grange, 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 La Grange, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 22 and plant out Mar 12 in La Grange. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in La Grange?
Two: plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30.
When do I plant garlic in La Grange?
Nov 23 to Dec 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in La Grange?
Yes: plant out Mar 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 24 for a fall crop.
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