Frost Dates for Temple, TX 76501
Temple has 3 ZIP codes. The Temple, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 7 · First fall frost November 22 · 260 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 76501 has about 17,800 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Temple.
Very long season: 260 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 10–March 31 (49 days). Fall frost risk spans November 1–December 13 (42 days).
Frost probability for 76501
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 31 | March 7 | February 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 22 | December 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CAMERON (37.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 260-day season in Temple
In Temple (260 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 31 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 218 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Jul 23 |
| Pepper | Jan 24 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 218 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Jul 28 |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 302 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 14. | Sep 20 |
| Cucumber | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Beans | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Peas | — | Jan 10–Mar 21 | 323 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 10. | Sep 11 |
| Zucchini | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Onion | Dec 13 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 295 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 10–Feb 28 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Kale | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 295 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 7. | Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 7. | Sep 20 |
| Radish | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 22 | 365 | overwinter: Plant Nov 22 to Dec 13; harvest the following summer. | Dec 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 31–Mar 28 | 316 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 31; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Aug 4 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 21. | Jul 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 274 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 28. | Sep 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 7. | Aug 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 21. | Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 218 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Aug 2 |
| Okra | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Basil | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 7–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Parsley | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 260 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 14. | Sep 6 |
| Celery | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 260 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 14. | Jul 18 |
| Scallions | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 7 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Collards | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 218 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Jul 18 |
| Chives | Dec 13 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 274 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 10–Apr 4 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Oregano | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 13 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 260 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Sage | Jan 10 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 274 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 27 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 274 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Cosmos | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Lavender | Dec 13 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Melons | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 218 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 21. | Jul 18 |
| Mint | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 239 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 14. | Aug 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 225 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 21. | Jul 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 7. | Aug 16 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 10 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 28 |
| Watermelon | Feb 21 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 23 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Zinnias | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
Month by month in Temple
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), Sage (Jan 10), Swiss Chard (Jan 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 10), Beets (Jan 10), Dill (Jan 10), Peas (Jan 10), Radish (Jan 10), Spinach (Jan 10), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 7), Corn (Feb 7), Cosmos (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Okra (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 7), Turnip (Feb 7), Carrots (Feb 14), Potatoes (Feb 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 7), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 7), Cabbage (Feb 7), Collards (Feb 7), Kale (Feb 7), Lettuce (Feb 7), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 7), Beans (Mar 14), Pole Beans (Mar 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 7), Lavender (Mar 7), Marigolds (Mar 7), Mint (Mar 7), Nasturtiums (Mar 7), Zinnias (Mar 7), +23 more. Last frost around March 7. |
| 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 10), Pumpkin (Jul 10), Cantaloupe (Jul 18), Celery (Jul 18), Melons (Jul 18), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 20), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 2), Corn (Aug 4), Sunflowers (Aug 16), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 21), Pole Beans (Aug 21), Basil (Aug 26), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Sep 1), Beans (Sep 2), Marigolds (Sep 5), Parsley (Sep 6), Peas (Sep 11), Cabbage (Sep 20), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Oct 1), Lettuce (Oct 1), Kale (Oct 5), Kohlrabi (Oct 5), Turnip (Oct 10), Arugula (Oct 20), +2 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 22). First frost around November 22. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 13), Lavender (Dec 13), Onion (Dec 13), Rosemary (Dec 13), Celery (Dec 27), Collards (Dec 27), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 13). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Temple, TX (ZIP 76501)?
The median last spring frost date for Temple, TX (ZIP code 76501) is around March 7. 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 10; one in ten it runs past March 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Temple, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Temple, TX is around November 22. 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 Temple, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Temple is about 260 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 Temple (260 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 Temple, TX?
Temple, 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 Temple, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 31 and plant out Mar 21 in Temple. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Temple?
Two: plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29.
When do I plant garlic in Temple?
Nov 22 to Dec 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Temple?
Yes: plant out Mar 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 23 for a fall crop.
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