Frost Dates for Victoria, TX 77901
Last spring frost February 9 · First fall frost December 11 · 305 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 77901 has about 39,900 people, the largest of 3 ZIP codes in Victoria.
Very long season: 305 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 11–March 8 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 16–January 7 (52 days).
Frost probability for 77901
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 8 | February 9 | January 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 16 | December 11 | January 7 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at VICTORIA ASOS (8.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Victoria, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77901 | February 9 | December 11 | 9b |
| 77904 | February 27 | December 2 | 9a |
| 77905 | February 25 | November 26 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 305-day season in Victoria
In Victoria (305 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 5 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 11 |
| Pepper | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 16 |
| Lettuce | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 19 | 340 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 20 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 347 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 19. | Oct 9 |
| Cucumber | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Beans | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Peas | — | Dec 15–Feb 23 | 368 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 368 available after Dec 15. | Sep 30 |
| Zucchini | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Onion | Nov 17 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 340 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 340 available after Jan 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 15–Feb 2 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 1. | Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Jan 1. | Oct 24 |
| Broccoli | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 340 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 340 available after Jan 12. | Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 354 available after Jan 12. | Oct 9 |
| Radish | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Dec 18. | Nov 9 |
| Beets | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 326 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 326 available after Jan 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 11 | 410 | overwinter: Plant Dec 11 to Jan 1; harvest the following summer. | Jan 1 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 5–Mar 2 | 361 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 277 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 16. | Aug 23 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 23. | Jul 29 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 29 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 319 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 2. | Sep 20 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Jan 26 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 1. | Nov 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 354 available after Jan 12. | Sep 9 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 23. | Jul 29 |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 21 |
| Okra | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Basil | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 12–Feb 2 | 340 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 15 |
| Parsley | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 305 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 16. | Sep 25 |
| Celery | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 305 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 16. | Aug 6 |
| Scallions | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Jan 1. | Oct 19 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Jan 1. | Oct 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Jan 1. | Oct 24 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 12 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 20 |
| Collards | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Jan 1. | Oct 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 6 |
| Chives | Nov 17 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Oregano | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 17 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 305 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Sage | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 15 |
| Cosmos | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Lavender | Nov 17 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 326 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Melons | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 6 |
| Mint | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 326 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 284 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 16. | Sep 9 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 23. | Aug 8 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 291 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 9. | Sep 4 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 16. | Aug 16 |
| Watermelon | Jan 26 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 16. | Aug 11 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Zinnias | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
Month by month in Victoria
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 5), Tomato (Jan 5), Bok Choy (Jan 12), Corn (Jan 12), Cosmos (Jan 12), Nasturtiums (Jan 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 12), Turnip (Jan 12), Carrots (Jan 19), Potatoes (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 12), Cabbage (Jan 12), Collards (Jan 12), Kale (Jan 12), Lettuce (Jan 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 5). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 1). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 9), Beans (Feb 16), Pole Beans (Feb 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 2), Cauliflower (Feb 2), Cosmos (Feb 9), Lavender (Feb 9), Marigolds (Feb 9), Mint (Feb 9), +24 more. Last frost around February 9. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 2). |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 29), Pumpkin (Jul 29). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 6), Celery (Aug 6), Melons (Aug 6), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 8), Tomato (Aug 11), Watermelon (Aug 11), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 4), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 9), Pole Beans (Sep 9), Basil (Sep 14), Cosmos (Sep 14), Cucumber (Sep 14), +11 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 9), Carrots (Oct 9), Beets (Oct 10), Dill (Oct 10), Swiss Chard (Oct 10), Calendula (Oct 15), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 17), Lavender (Nov 17), Onion (Nov 17), Rosemary (Nov 17). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 8), Spinach (Nov 8), Radish (Nov 9). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 1), Collards (Dec 1), Kale (Dec 1), Oregano (Dec 1), Parsley (Dec 1), Scallions (Dec 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 11), Arugula (Dec 15), Beets (Dec 15), Dill (Dec 15), Peas (Dec 15), Radish (Dec 15), +2 more. First frost around December 11. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP 77901)?
The median last spring frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP code 77901) is around February 9. 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 11; one in ten it runs past March 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Victoria, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Victoria, TX is around December 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 November 16 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Victoria, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Victoria is about 305 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 Victoria (305 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 Victoria, TX?
Victoria, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Victoria, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 5 and plant out Feb 23 in Victoria. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Victoria?
Two: plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 18.
When do I plant garlic in Victoria?
Dec 11 to Jan 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Victoria?
Yes: plant out Feb 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 11 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Port Lavaca (ZIP 77979) has 323 frost-free days, 18 more than Victoria (ZIP 77901). See Port Lavaca ZIP 77979 frost dates
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