Frost Dates for Lorena, TX 76655
Last spring frost March 13 · First fall frost November 19 · 251 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 76655 has about 10,600 people.
Very long season: 251 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 17–April 6 (48 days). Fall frost risk spans November 1–December 6 (35 days).
Frost probability for 76655
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 6 | March 13 | February 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 19 | December 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WACO RGNL AP (25.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 251-day season in Lorena
In Lorena (251 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 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 209 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 27. | Jul 20 |
| Pepper | Jan 30 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 27. | Jul 25 |
| Lettuce | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 293 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cucumber | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Beans | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Peas | — | Jan 16–Mar 27 | 314 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 314 available after Jan 16. | Sep 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Onion | Dec 19 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 286 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 16–Mar 6 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 286 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 13. | Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 13. | Sep 17 |
| Radish | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 19 | 356 | overwinter: Plant Nov 19 to Dec 10; harvest the following summer. | Dec 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 6–Apr 3 | 307 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 6; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 13 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 223 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 20. | Aug 1 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Mar 27 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 27. | Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 6. | Aug 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 16 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 13. | Aug 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 27. | Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Jan 23 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 209 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 27. | Jul 30 |
| Okra | Feb 13 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Basil | Feb 6 | Apr 3–Apr 3 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 13–Mar 6 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Parsley | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 251 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 20. | Sep 3 |
| Celery | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 251 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 20. | Jul 15 |
| Scallions | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 13 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Collards | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 209 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 27. | Jul 15 |
| Chives | Dec 19 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 16–Apr 10 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Oregano | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 265 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 19 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 251 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Sage | Jan 16 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 2 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Cosmos | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Lavender | Dec 19 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Melons | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 209 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 27. | Jul 15 |
| Mint | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 230 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 20. | Aug 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 27. | Jul 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 237 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 13. | Aug 13 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 16 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 20. | Jul 25 |
| Watermelon | Feb 27 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 20. | Jul 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Zinnias | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
Month by month in Lorena
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 2), Collards (Jan 2), Kale (Jan 2), Oregano (Jan 2), Parsley (Jan 2), Scallions (Jan 2), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 16), Beets (Jan 16), Dill (Jan 16), Peas (Jan 16), Radish (Jan 16), Spinach (Jan 16), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 6), Tomato (Feb 6), Bok Choy (Feb 13), Corn (Feb 13), Cosmos (Feb 13), Nasturtiums (Feb 13), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 13), Turnip (Feb 13), Carrots (Feb 20), Potatoes (Feb 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 13), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 13), Cabbage (Feb 13), Collards (Feb 13), Kale (Feb 13), Lettuce (Feb 13), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 6). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 13), Beans (Mar 20), Pole Beans (Mar 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 6), Cauliflower (Mar 6), Cosmos (Mar 13), Lavender (Mar 13), Marigolds (Mar 13), Mint (Mar 13), +24 more. Last frost around March 13. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 3). |
| 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 7), Pumpkin (Jul 7), Cantaloupe (Jul 15), Celery (Jul 15), Melons (Jul 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 17), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 1), Sunflowers (Aug 13), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 18), Pole Beans (Aug 18), Basil (Aug 23), Cosmos (Aug 23), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 2), Parsley (Sep 3), Peas (Sep 8), Cabbage (Sep 17), Carrots (Sep 17), Beets (Sep 18), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 2), Kohlrabi (Oct 2), Turnip (Oct 7), Arugula (Oct 17), Spinach (Oct 17), Radish (Oct 18). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 19). First frost around November 19. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 19), Lavender (Dec 19), Onion (Dec 19), Rosemary (Dec 19). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 10). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lorena, TX (ZIP 76655)?
The median last spring frost date for Lorena, TX (ZIP code 76655) is around March 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 February 17; one in ten it runs past April 6.
What is the first fall frost date in Lorena, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Lorena, TX is around November 19. 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 1 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Lorena, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Lorena is about 251 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 Lorena (251 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 Lorena, TX?
Lorena, 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 Lorena, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 6 and plant out Mar 27 in Lorena. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lorena?
Two: plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26.
When do I plant garlic in Lorena?
Nov 19 to Dec 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lorena?
Yes: plant out Mar 27 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 20 for a fall crop.
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