Frost Dates for New Caney, TX 77357
Last spring frost March 1 · First fall frost November 30 · 274 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77357 has about 37,600 people.
Very long season: 274 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 31–March 29 (57 days). Fall frost risk spans November 5–December 12 (37 days).
Frost probability for 77357
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 29 | March 1 | January 31 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 5 | November 30 | December 12 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HOUSTON BUSH INTL AP (25.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 274-day season in New Caney
In New Caney (274 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 25 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Jul 31 |
| Pepper | Jan 18 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Aug 5 |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 9 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 8. | Sep 28 |
| Cucumber | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Beans | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 10 |
| Peas | — | Jan 4–Mar 15 | 337 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 337 available after Jan 4. | Sep 19 |
| Zucchini | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Onion | Dec 7 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 309 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 4–Feb 22 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 28 |
| Kale | Dec 21 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 309 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 1. | Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 1. | Sep 28 |
| Radish | — | Jan 4–Mar 29 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 29 |
| Beets | — | Jan 4–Mar 29 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 30 | 379 | overwinter: Plant Nov 30 to Dec 21; harvest the following summer. | Dec 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 25–Mar 22 | 330 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 1 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 246 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 8. | Aug 12 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 15. | Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 288 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 22. | Sep 9 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Feb 15 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 4–Mar 29 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 1. | Aug 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 15. | Jul 18 |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Aug 10 |
| Okra | Feb 1 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Basil | Jan 25 | Mar 22–Mar 22 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 1–Feb 22 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Parsley | Dec 21 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 274 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 8. | Sep 14 |
| Celery | Dec 21 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 274 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 8. | Jul 26 |
| Scallions | Dec 21 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 1 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 9 |
| Collards | Dec 21 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Jul 26 |
| Chives | Dec 7 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 4–Mar 29 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Oregano | Dec 21 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 288 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 7 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Sage | Jan 4 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 288 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 21 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Cosmos | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Lavender | Dec 7 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Melons | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Jul 26 |
| Mint | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 253 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 8. | Aug 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 15. | Jul 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 260 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 1. | Aug 24 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 4 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 8. | Aug 5 |
| Watermelon | Feb 15 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 239 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 8. | Jul 31 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Zinnias | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
Month by month in New Caney
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 4), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 4), Cabbage (Jan 4), Lettuce (Jan 4), Sage (Jan 4), Swiss Chard (Jan 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 4), Beets (Jan 4), Dill (Jan 4), Peas (Jan 4), Radish (Jan 4), Spinach (Jan 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 25). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 1), Corn (Feb 1), Cosmos (Feb 1), Nasturtiums (Feb 1), Okra (Feb 1), Zinnias (Feb 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 1), Turnip (Feb 1), Carrots (Feb 8), Potatoes (Feb 15). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 1), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 1), Cabbage (Feb 1), Collards (Feb 1), Kale (Feb 1), Lettuce (Feb 1), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 1), Beans (Mar 8), Pole Beans (Mar 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 1), Lavender (Mar 1), Marigolds (Mar 1), Mint (Mar 1), Nasturtiums (Mar 1), Zinnias (Mar 1), +23 more. Last frost around March 1. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 18), Pumpkin (Jul 18), Cantaloupe (Jul 26), Celery (Jul 26), Melons (Jul 26), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 28), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 5), Tomatillos (Aug 5), Eggplant (Aug 10), Corn (Aug 12), Sunflowers (Aug 24), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 29), +1 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Basil (Sep 3), Cosmos (Sep 3), Cucumber (Sep 3), Zinnias (Sep 3), Broccoli (Sep 4), Nasturtiums (Sep 8), +13 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 4), Cilantro (Oct 4), Collards (Oct 8), Scallions (Oct 8), Bok Choy (Oct 9), Lettuce (Oct 9), +6 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 30). First frost around November 30. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 7), Lavender (Dec 7), Onion (Dec 7), Rosemary (Dec 7), Celery (Dec 21), Collards (Dec 21), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 21). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for New Caney, TX (ZIP 77357)?
The median last spring frost date for New Caney, TX (ZIP code 77357) is around March 1. 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 31; one in ten it runs past March 29.
What is the first fall frost date in New Caney, TX?
The median first fall frost date for New Caney, TX is around November 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 November 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in New Caney, TX?
The frost-free growing season in New Caney is about 274 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 New Caney (274 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 New Caney, TX?
New Caney, 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 New Caney, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 25 and plant out Mar 15 in New Caney. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in New Caney?
Two: plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7.
When do I plant garlic in New Caney?
Nov 30 to Dec 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in New Caney?
Yes: plant out Mar 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 31 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Humble (ZIP 77346) has 303 frost-free days, 29 more than New Caney (ZIP 77357). See Humble ZIP 77346 frost dates
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