Frost Dates for Pleasanton, TX 78064
Last spring frost March 2 · First fall frost November 24 · 267 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 78064 has about 16,400 people.
Very long season: 267 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 2–March 29 (55 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 13 (37 days).
Frost probability for 78064
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 29 | March 2 | February 2 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 24 | December 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CHARLOTTE 5 NNW (31.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 267-day season in Pleasanton
In Pleasanton (267 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 26 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Jul 25 |
| Pepper | Jan 19 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Jul 30 |
| Lettuce | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 9. | Sep 22 |
| Cucumber | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Beans | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Peas | — | Jan 5–Mar 16 | 330 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 5. | Sep 13 |
| Zucchini | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Onion | Dec 8 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 302 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 5–Feb 23 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Kale | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 302 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 2. | Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 2. | Sep 22 |
| Radish | — | Jan 5–Mar 30 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | Jan 5–Mar 30 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 24 | 372 | overwinter: Plant Nov 24 to Dec 15; harvest the following summer. | Dec 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 26–Mar 23 | 323 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 26; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 2 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 9. | Aug 6 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 16. | Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 23. | Sep 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Feb 16 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 5–Mar 30 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 2. | Aug 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 16. | Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Aug 4 |
| Okra | Feb 2 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Basil | Jan 26 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 2–Feb 23 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Parsley | Dec 22 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 9. | Sep 8 |
| Celery | Dec 22 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 267 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 9. | Jul 20 |
| Scallions | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 2 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Collards | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Jul 20 |
| Chives | Dec 8 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 5–Mar 30 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Oregano | Dec 22 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 8 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 267 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Sage | Jan 5 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 22 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Cosmos | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Lavender | Dec 8 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Melons | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Jul 20 |
| Mint | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 246 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 9. | Aug 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 232 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 16. | Jul 22 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 253 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 2. | Aug 18 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 5 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 9. | Jul 30 |
| Watermelon | Feb 16 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 9. | Jul 25 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Zinnias | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
Month by month in Pleasanton
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 5), Cabbage (Jan 5), Lettuce (Jan 5), Sage (Jan 5), Swiss Chard (Jan 5), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 5), Beets (Jan 5), Dill (Jan 5), Peas (Jan 5), Radish (Jan 5), Spinach (Jan 5), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 26). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 2), Corn (Feb 2), Cosmos (Feb 2), Nasturtiums (Feb 2), Okra (Feb 2), Zinnias (Feb 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 2), Turnip (Feb 2), Carrots (Feb 9), Potatoes (Feb 16). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 2), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 2), Cabbage (Feb 2), Collards (Feb 2), Kale (Feb 2), Lettuce (Feb 2), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 2), Beans (Mar 9), Pole Beans (Mar 9). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 2), Lavender (Mar 2), Marigolds (Mar 2), Mint (Mar 2), Nasturtiums (Mar 2), Zinnias (Mar 2), +23 more. Last frost around March 2. |
| 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 12), Pumpkin (Jul 12), Cantaloupe (Jul 20), Celery (Jul 20), Melons (Jul 20), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 22), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 4), Corn (Aug 6), Sunflowers (Aug 18), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 23), Pole Beans (Aug 23), Basil (Aug 28), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 2), Okra (Sep 2), Yellow Squash (Sep 2), Zucchini (Sep 2), Cauliflower (Sep 3), Beans (Sep 4), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 2), Scallions (Oct 2), Bok Choy (Oct 3), Lettuce (Oct 3), Kale (Oct 7), Kohlrabi (Oct 7), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 24). First frost around November 24. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 8), Lavender (Dec 8), Onion (Dec 8), Rosemary (Dec 8), Celery (Dec 22), Collards (Dec 22), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 15). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Pleasanton, TX (ZIP 78064)?
The median last spring frost date for Pleasanton, TX (ZIP code 78064) is around March 2. 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 2; one in ten it runs past March 29.
What is the first fall frost date in Pleasanton, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Pleasanton, TX is around November 24. 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 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Pleasanton, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Pleasanton is about 267 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 Pleasanton (267 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 Pleasanton, TX?
Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 26 and plant out Mar 16 in Pleasanton. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Pleasanton?
Two: plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1.
When do I plant garlic in Pleasanton?
Nov 24 to Dec 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Pleasanton?
Yes: plant out Mar 16 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 25 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Floresville (ZIP 78114) has 279 frost-free days, 12 more than Pleasanton (ZIP 78064). See Floresville ZIP 78114 frost dates
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