Frost Dates for Uvalde, TX 78801
Last spring frost March 22 · First fall frost November 11 · 234 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 78801 has about 21,600 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Uvalde.
Long season: 234 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 28–April 13 (44 days). Fall frost risk spans October 23–November 27 (35 days).
Frost probability for 78801
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 22 | February 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 23 | November 11 | November 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CAMP WOOD (36.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Uvalde, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78801 | March 22 | November 11 | 9a |
| 78802 | March 5 | November 15 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 234-day season in Uvalde
In Uvalde (234 frost-free days, a 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 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 12 |
| Pepper | Feb 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 17 |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 276 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 1. | Sep 9 |
| Cucumber | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Peas | — | Jan 25–Apr 5 | 297 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 297 available after Jan 25. | Aug 31 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Onion | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 269 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 25–Mar 15 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 22. | Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 22. | Sep 9 |
| Radish | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Oct 10 |
| Beets | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 11 | 339 | overwinter: Plant Nov 11 to Dec 2; harvest the following summer. | Dec 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 15–Apr 12 | 290 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 24 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jun 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 15. | Aug 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 8 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 22. | Aug 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 22 |
| Okra | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 22–Mar 15 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Parsley | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | Aug 26 |
| Celery | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 234 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | Jul 7 |
| Scallions | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 22 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Collards | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 7 |
| Chives | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Oregano | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 234 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Sage | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Cosmos | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Lavender | Dec 28 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Melons | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 7 |
| Mint | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 213 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Aug 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 199 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jul 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 22. | Aug 5 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 29. | Jul 17 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 29. | Jul 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Zinnias | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
Month by month in Uvalde
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 11), Collards (Jan 11), Kale (Jan 11), Oregano (Jan 11), Parsley (Jan 11), Scallions (Jan 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 25), Beets (Jan 25), Dill (Jan 25), Peas (Jan 25), Radish (Jan 25), Spinach (Jan 25). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 1), Calendula (Feb 8), Cauliflower (Feb 8), Marigolds (Feb 8), Pepper (Feb 8), Basil (Feb 15), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 8), Cilantro (Feb 22), Turnip (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 22), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 22), Cabbage (Feb 22), Collards (Feb 22), Kale (Feb 22), Lettuce (Feb 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 15). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 1), Butternut Squash (Mar 8), Cantaloupe (Mar 8), Melons (Mar 8), Pumpkin (Mar 8), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 8), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 1), Potatoes (Mar 8), Sunflowers (Mar 22), Beans (Mar 29), Pole Beans (Mar 29). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 8), Swiss Chard (Mar 8), Bok Choy (Mar 15), Cauliflower (Mar 15), Cosmos (Mar 22), Lavender (Mar 22), +15 more. Last frost around March 22. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 5), Cantaloupe (Apr 5), Cucumber (Apr 5), Eggplant (Apr 5), Melons (Apr 5), Pepper (Apr 5), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 29), Pumpkin (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 7), Celery (Jul 7), Melons (Jul 7), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 9), Tomato (Jul 12), Watermelon (Jul 12), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 5), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 10), Pole Beans (Aug 10), Basil (Aug 15), Cosmos (Aug 15), Cucumber (Aug 15), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 9), Carrots (Sep 9), Beets (Sep 10), Dill (Sep 10), Swiss Chard (Sep 10), Calendula (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 9), Spinach (Oct 9), Radish (Oct 10). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 11). First frost around November 11. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 28), Lavender (Dec 28), Onion (Dec 28), Rosemary (Dec 28). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 2). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Uvalde, TX (ZIP 78801)?
The median last spring frost date for Uvalde, TX (ZIP code 78801) is around March 22. 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 28; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Uvalde, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Uvalde, TX is around November 11. 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 October 23 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Uvalde, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Uvalde is about 234 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 Uvalde (234 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Uvalde, TX?
Uvalde, 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 Uvalde, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 15 and plant out Apr 5 in Uvalde. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Uvalde?
Two: plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18.
When do I plant garlic in Uvalde?
Nov 11 to Dec 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Uvalde?
Yes: plant out Apr 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 12 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Eagle Pass (ZIP 78852) has 292 frost-free days, 58 more than Uvalde (ZIP 78801). See Eagle Pass ZIP 78852 frost dates
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