Frost Dates for Victoria, TX 77904
Victoria has 3 ZIP codes. The Victoria, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 27 · First fall frost December 2 · 278 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77904 has about 30,100 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Victoria.
Very long season: 278 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 1–March 24 (51 days). Fall frost risk spans November 8–December 17 (39 days).
Frost probability for 77904
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 24 | February 27 | February 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 8 | December 2 | December 17 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at YOAKUM (41.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 278-day season in Victoria
In Victoria (278 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 23 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 236 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 13. | Aug 2 |
| Pepper | Jan 16 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 236 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 13. | Aug 7 |
| Lettuce | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 11 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 320 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 6. | Sep 30 |
| Cucumber | Feb 6 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Beans | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Peas | — | Jan 2–Mar 13 | 341 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 341 available after Jan 2. | Sep 21 |
| Zucchini | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Onion | Dec 5 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 313 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 313 available after Jan 30. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 2–Feb 20 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 30 |
| Kale | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 313 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 313 available after Jan 30. | Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 327 available after Jan 30. | Sep 30 |
| Radish | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 31 |
| Beets | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 299 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 2 | 383 | overwinter: Plant Dec 2 to Dec 23; harvest the following summer. | Dec 23 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 23–Mar 20 | 334 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 23; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 250 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 6. | Aug 14 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 13 | 243 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 13. | Jul 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 292 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 20. | Sep 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 13 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 355 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 30 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 327 available after Jan 30. | Aug 31 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 243 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 13. | Jul 20 |
| Eggplant | Jan 9 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 236 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 13. | Aug 12 |
| Okra | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Basil | Jan 23 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 30–Feb 20 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 6 |
| Parsley | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 278 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 6. | Sep 16 |
| Celery | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 278 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 6. | Jul 28 |
| Scallions | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 20 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 30 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 11 |
| Collards | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 236 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 13. | Jul 28 |
| Chives | Dec 5 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 292 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 292 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 341 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Oregano | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 292 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 292 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 5 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 278 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Sage | Jan 2 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 292 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 292 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 292 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 292 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 6 |
| Cosmos | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Lavender | Dec 5 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 299 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 16 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Melons | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 236 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 13. | Jul 28 |
| Mint | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 299 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 257 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 6. | Aug 31 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 243 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 13. | Jul 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 264 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 27. | Aug 26 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 2 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 243 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 6. | Aug 7 |
| Watermelon | Feb 13 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 243 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 6. | Aug 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Zinnias | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
Month by month in Victoria
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 2), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 2), Cabbage (Jan 2), Lettuce (Jan 2), Sage (Jan 2), Swiss Chard (Jan 2), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 2), Beets (Jan 2), Dill (Jan 2), Peas (Jan 2), Radish (Jan 2), Spinach (Jan 2), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 30), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 30), Cabbage (Jan 30), Collards (Jan 30), Kale (Jan 30), Lettuce (Jan 30), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 23). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 6), Butternut Squash (Feb 13), Cantaloupe (Feb 13), Melons (Feb 13), Pumpkin (Feb 13), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 13), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 6), Potatoes (Feb 13), Sunflowers (Feb 27). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 13), Swiss Chard (Feb 13), Bok Choy (Feb 20), Cauliflower (Feb 20), Cosmos (Feb 27), Lavender (Feb 27), +4 more. Last frost around February 27. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 6), Pole Beans (Mar 6). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 6), Chives (Mar 6), Corn (Mar 6), Okra (Mar 6), Oregano (Mar 6), Parsley (Mar 6), +17 more. |
| 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 20), Pumpkin (Jul 20), Cantaloupe (Jul 28), Celery (Jul 28), Melons (Jul 28), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 30). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Aug 2), Watermelon (Aug 2), Pepper (Aug 7), Tomatillos (Aug 7), Eggplant (Aug 12), Corn (Aug 14), +3 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Basil (Sep 5), Cosmos (Sep 5), Cucumber (Sep 5), Zinnias (Sep 5), Broccoli (Sep 6), Nasturtiums (Sep 10), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Beets (Oct 1), Dill (Oct 1), Swiss Chard (Oct 1), Calendula (Oct 6), Cilantro (Oct 6), Collards (Oct 10), +9 more. |
| November | First fall frost approaching (around December 2). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 5), Lavender (Dec 5), Onion (Dec 5), Rosemary (Dec 5), Celery (Dec 19), Collards (Dec 19), +5 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 2). First frost around December 2. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 23). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP 77904)?
The median last spring frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP code 77904) is around February 27. 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 1; one in ten it runs past March 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Victoria, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Victoria, TX is around December 2. 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 8 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 278 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 (278 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 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 Victoria, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 23 and plant out Mar 13 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 30 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 9.
When do I plant garlic in Victoria?
Dec 2 to Dec 23; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Victoria?
Yes: plant out Mar 13 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 2 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Victoria (ZIP 77901) has 305 frost-free days, 27 more than Victoria (ZIP 77904). See Victoria ZIP 77901 frost dates
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