Frost Dates for Mission, TX 78574
Mission has 3 ZIP codes. The Mission, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost January 26 · First fall frost January 30 · 4 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 78574 has about 62,500 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Mission.
Short season: 4 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 78574
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | February 14 | January 26 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 8 | January 30 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MCCOOK (37.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 4-day season in Mission
In Mission (4 frost-free days, a short season), 7 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 1 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 1 need a faster variety, 41 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 22 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Pepper | Dec 15 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 1 | Dec 29–Jan 5 | 39 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 29, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Carrots | — | Jan 5–Jan 12 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Mission has 46 after Jan 5. | — |
| Cucumber | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Beans | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Peas | — | Dec 1–Feb 9 | 67 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 67 available after Dec 1. | — |
| Zucchini | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Onion | Nov 3 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 39 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Mission has 39 after Dec 29. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 1–Jan 19 | 81 | fits: 40 days to maturity, 81 available after Dec 1. | Dec 28 |
| Kale | Nov 17 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 29, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Broccoli | Dec 1 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 39 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Mission has 39 after Dec 29. | — |
| Cabbage | Dec 1 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 29, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Radish | — | Dec 1–Feb 23 | 67 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 1 and again by Dec 29; both mature before Feb 6. | Dec 29 |
| Beets | — | Dec 1–Feb 23 | 67 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 67 available after Dec 1. | — |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 12–Jan 19 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 25 after Jan 12. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 30 | 109 | overwinter: Plant Jan 30 to Feb 20; harvest the following summer. | Feb 20 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 22–Feb 16 | 60 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Dec 29 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Cauliflower | Dec 15 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Mission has 18 after Jan 19. | — |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 12 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Mission has 25 after Jan 12. | — |
| Arugula | — | Dec 1–Feb 23 | 81 | fits: 40 days to maturity, 81 available after Dec 1. | Dec 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 1 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Mission has 53 after Dec 29. | — |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 8 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Okra | Dec 29 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Basil | Dec 22 | Feb 16–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 16. | — |
| Cilantro | — | Dec 29–Jan 19 | 39 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 39 days. | — |
| Parsley | Nov 17 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 4 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Mission has 4 after Feb 2. | — |
| Celery | Nov 17 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 4 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Mission has 4 after Feb 2. | — |
| Scallions | Nov 17 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 29, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Turnip | — | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 53 available after Dec 29. | — |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 15–Dec 29 | 67 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 67 available after Dec 15. | — |
| Bok Choy | Dec 29 | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 45 days; Mission has 18 after Jan 19. | — |
| Collards | Nov 17 | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 29, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Chives | Nov 3 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 18 after Feb 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 1–Feb 23 | 67 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 67 available after Dec 1. | — |
| Oregano | Nov 17 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Mission has 18 after Feb 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 3 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 4 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Mission has 4 after Feb 2. | — |
| Sage | Dec 1 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Mission has 18 after Feb 2. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 17 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 18 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 18 after Feb 2. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 50 days; Mission has 25 after Jan 12. | — |
| Cosmos | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Mission has 0 after Jan 26. | — |
| Lavender | Nov 3 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 25 after Jan 26. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 50 days; Mission has 0 after Jan 26. | — |
| Melons | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Mint | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 25 after Jan 26. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Mission has 0 after Jan 26. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 65 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Mission has 0 after Jan 26. | — |
| Tomatillos | Dec 1 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Watermelon | Jan 12 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 2. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Mission has 0 after Feb 9. | — |
| Zinnias | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Mission has 0 after Jan 26. | — |
Month by month in Mission
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Cucumber (Jan 5), Butternut Squash (Jan 12), Cantaloupe (Jan 12), Melons (Jan 12), Pumpkin (Jan 12), Spaghetti Squash (Jan 12), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Jan 5), Potatoes (Jan 12), Sunflowers (Jan 26), Garlic (Jan 30). Transplant from: Calendula (Jan 12), Swiss Chard (Jan 12), Bok Choy (Jan 19), Cauliflower (Jan 19), Cosmos (Jan 26), Lavender (Jan 26), +4 more. Last frost around January 26. First frost around January 30. |
| February | Direct sow from: Beans (Feb 2), Pole Beans (Feb 2). Transplant from: Celery (Feb 2), Chives (Feb 2), Corn (Feb 2), Okra (Feb 2), Oregano (Feb 2), Parsley (Feb 2), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Feb 20). |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Start fall cool-season crops: broccoli, kale, beets, and carrots. |
| September | Plant fall lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Harvest mature crops. Direct sow cold-tolerant greens. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 3), Lavender (Nov 3), Onion (Nov 3), Rosemary (Nov 3), Celery (Nov 17), Collards (Nov 17), +5 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 1), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 1), Cabbage (Dec 1), Lettuce (Dec 1), Sage (Dec 1), Swiss Chard (Dec 1), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 1), Beets (Dec 1), Dill (Dec 1), Peas (Dec 1), Radish (Dec 1), Spinach (Dec 1), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Dec 29), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 29), Cabbage (Dec 29), Collards (Dec 29), Kale (Dec 29), Lettuce (Dec 29), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 22). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 28), Spinach (Dec 28), Radish (Dec 29). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Mission, TX (ZIP 78574)?
The median last spring frost date for Mission, TX (ZIP code 78574) is around January 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Mission, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Mission, TX is around January 30. 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 December 8 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Mission, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Mission is about 4 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 Mission (4 frost-free days, a short season), 7 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 1 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 1 need a faster variety, 41 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Mission, TX?
Mission, 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 Mission, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 22 and plant out Feb 9 in Mission. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Mission?
One spring planting around Dec 29.
When do I plant garlic in Mission?
Jan 30 to Feb 20; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Mission?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Mission has 4 after Feb 2.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Penitas (ZIP 78576) has 355 frost-free days, 351 more than Mission (ZIP 78574). See Penitas ZIP 78576 frost dates
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