Frost Dates for Laredo, TX 78045
Laredo has 6 ZIP codes. The Laredo, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 16 · First fall frost December 5 · 292 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 78045 has about 67,300 people, one of 6 ZIP codes in Laredo.
Very long season: 292 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 11–March 19 (67 days). Fall frost risk spans November 12–December 30 (48 days).
Frost probability for 78045
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 19 | February 16 | January 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 12 | December 5 | December 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ENCINAL (31.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 292-day season in Laredo
In Laredo (292 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 12 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Aug 5 |
| Pepper | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Aug 10 |
| Lettuce | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 14 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 334 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 26. | Oct 3 |
| Cucumber | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Beans | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Peas | — | Dec 22–Mar 2 | 355 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 355 available after Dec 22. | Sep 24 |
| Zucchini | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Onion | Nov 24 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 327 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 327 available after Jan 19. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 22–Feb 9 | 369 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 26. | Nov 2 |
| Kale | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 327 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 327 available after Jan 19. | Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 341 available after Jan 19. | Oct 3 |
| Radish | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Dec 12. | Nov 3 |
| Beets | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 5 | 397 | overwinter: Plant Dec 5 to Dec 26; harvest the following summer. | Dec 26 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 12–Mar 9 | 348 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 12; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 264 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 23. | Aug 17 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 2 | 257 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 2. | Jul 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 306 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 9. | Sep 14 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 2 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 369 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 26. | Nov 2 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 341 available after Jan 19. | Sep 3 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 257 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 2. | Jul 23 |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Aug 15 |
| Okra | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Basil | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 19–Feb 9 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 9 |
| Parsley | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 292 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 23. | Sep 19 |
| Celery | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 292 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 23. | Jul 31 |
| Scallions | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 23 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 19 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 14 |
| Collards | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Jul 31 |
| Chives | Nov 24 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 306 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Oregano | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 306 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 24 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 292 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Sage | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 306 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 306 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 9 |
| Cosmos | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Lavender | Nov 24 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Melons | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Jul 31 |
| Mint | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 271 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 23. | Sep 3 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 257 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 2. | Aug 2 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 278 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 16. | Aug 29 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 23. | Aug 10 |
| Watermelon | Feb 2 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 23. | Aug 5 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Zinnias | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
Month by month in Laredo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 5), Cauliflower (Jan 5), Marigolds (Jan 5), Pepper (Jan 5), Basil (Jan 12), Tomato (Jan 12), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 5), Cilantro (Jan 19), Turnip (Jan 19), Carrots (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 19), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 19), Cabbage (Jan 19), Collards (Jan 19), Kale (Jan 19), Lettuce (Jan 19), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 12). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 2), Cantaloupe (Feb 2), Melons (Feb 2), Pumpkin (Feb 2), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 2), Watermelon (Feb 2), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 2), Sunflowers (Feb 16), Beans (Feb 23), Pole Beans (Feb 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 2), Swiss Chard (Feb 2), Bok Choy (Feb 9), Cauliflower (Feb 9), Cosmos (Feb 16), Lavender (Feb 16), +15 more. Last frost around February 16. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 2), Cantaloupe (Mar 2), Cucumber (Mar 2), Eggplant (Mar 2), Melons (Mar 2), Pepper (Mar 2), +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 24), Lavender (Nov 24), Onion (Nov 24), Rosemary (Nov 24). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 2), Spinach (Nov 2), Radish (Nov 3). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 8), Collards (Dec 8), Kale (Dec 8), Oregano (Dec 8), Parsley (Dec 8), Scallions (Dec 8), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 5), Arugula (Dec 22), Beets (Dec 22), Dill (Dec 22), Peas (Dec 22), Radish (Dec 22), +1 more. First frost around December 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 26). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Laredo, TX (ZIP 78045)?
The median last spring frost date for Laredo, TX (ZIP code 78045) is around February 16. 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 11; one in ten it runs past March 19.
What is the first fall frost date in Laredo, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Laredo, 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 12 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Laredo, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Laredo is about 292 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 Laredo (292 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 Laredo, TX?
Laredo, 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 Laredo, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 12 and plant out Mar 2 in Laredo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Laredo?
Two: plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 12.
When do I plant garlic in Laredo?
Dec 5 to Dec 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Laredo?
Yes: plant out Mar 2 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?
Laredo (ZIP 78046) has 300 frost-free days, 8 more than Laredo (ZIP 78045). See Laredo ZIP 78046 frost dates
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