Frost Dates for Uvalde, TX 78802
Uvalde has 2 ZIP codes. The Uvalde, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 5 · First fall frost November 15 · 255 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
Very long season: 255 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 6–April 1 (54 days). Fall frost risk spans October 25–November 27 (33 days).
Frost probability for 78802
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 1 | March 5 | February 6 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 25 | November 15 | November 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BRACKETTVILLE (51.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 255-day season in Uvalde
In Uvalde (255 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 29 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Jan 22 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 12. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 8–Mar 19 | 318 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 318 available after Jan 8. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 11 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 290 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 8–Feb 26 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 290 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 5. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 5. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 8–Apr 2 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 8–Apr 2 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 360 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 29–Mar 26 | 311 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 29; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 5 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 12. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 19 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 19. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 26. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Feb 19 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 8–Apr 2 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 5. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 19. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 5 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Jan 29 | Mar 26–Mar 26 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 5–Feb 26 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Dec 25 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 12. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Dec 25 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 255 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 12. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 5 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 11 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 8–Apr 2 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Dec 25 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 11 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 255 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Sage | Jan 8 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 25 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 11 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 234 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 12. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 19. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 241 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 5. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 8 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 12. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Feb 19 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 12. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Uvalde
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 8), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 8), Cabbage (Jan 8), Lettuce (Jan 8), Sage (Jan 8), Swiss Chard (Jan 8), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 8), Beets (Jan 8), Dill (Jan 8), Peas (Jan 8), Radish (Jan 8), Spinach (Jan 8), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 29). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 5), Corn (Feb 5), Cosmos (Feb 5), Nasturtiums (Feb 5), Okra (Feb 5), Zinnias (Feb 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 5), Turnip (Feb 5), Carrots (Feb 12), Potatoes (Feb 19). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 5), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 5), Cabbage (Feb 5), Collards (Feb 5), Kale (Feb 5), Lettuce (Feb 5), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 5), Beans (Mar 12), Pole Beans (Mar 12). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 5), Lavender (Mar 5), Marigolds (Mar 5), Mint (Mar 5), Nasturtiums (Mar 5), Zinnias (Mar 5), +23 more. Last frost around March 5. |
| 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 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 11), Lavender (Dec 11), Onion (Dec 11), Rosemary (Dec 11), Celery (Dec 25), Collards (Dec 25), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Uvalde, TX (ZIP 78802)?
The median last spring frost date for Uvalde, TX (ZIP code 78802) is around March 5. 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 6; one in ten it runs past April 1.
What is the first fall frost date in Uvalde, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Uvalde, TX is around November 15. 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 25 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 255 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 (255 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 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 Jan 29 and plant out Mar 19 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 5 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Uvalde?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Uvalde?
Yes: plant out Mar 19 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Eagle Pass (ZIP 78852) has 292 frost-free days, 37 more than Uvalde (ZIP 78802). See Eagle Pass ZIP 78852 frost dates
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