Frost Dates for Victoria, TX 77905
Last spring frost February 25 · First fall frost November 26 · 274 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 77905 has about 16,600 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Victoria.
Very long season: 274 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 22–March 24 (61 days). Fall frost risk spans November 4–December 17 (43 days).
Frost probability for 77905
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 24 | February 25 | January 22 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 4 | November 26 | December 17 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GOLIAD (33.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 274-day season in Victoria
In Victoria (274 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 21 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 11. | Jul 27 |
| Pepper | Jan 14 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 11. | Aug 1 |
| Lettuce | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 5 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 4. | Sep 24 |
| Cucumber | Feb 4 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Beans | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 6 |
| Peas | — | Dec 31–Mar 11 | 337 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 337 available after Dec 31. | Sep 15 |
| Zucchini | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Onion | Dec 3 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 309 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 309 available after Jan 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 31–Feb 18 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 24 |
| Kale | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 309 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 309 available after Jan 28. | Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 28. | Sep 24 |
| Radish | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 25 |
| Beets | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 26 | 379 | overwinter: Plant Nov 26 to Dec 17; harvest the following summer. | Dec 17 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 21–Mar 18 | 330 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 246 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 4. | Aug 8 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 11 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 11. | Jul 14 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 14 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 288 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 18. | Sep 5 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 11 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 351 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 24 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 28. | Aug 25 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 11. | Jul 14 |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 11. | Aug 6 |
| Okra | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Basil | Jan 21 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 28–Feb 18 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Parsley | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 274 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 4. | Sep 10 |
| Celery | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 274 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 4. | Jul 22 |
| Scallions | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 14 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 14–Jan 28 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 28 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 5 |
| Collards | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 232 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 11. | Jul 22 |
| Chives | Dec 3 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Oregano | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 288 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 3 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Sage | Dec 31 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 288 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Cosmos | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Lavender | Dec 3 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Melons | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 232 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 11. | Jul 22 |
| Mint | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 253 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 4. | Aug 25 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 11. | Jul 24 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 260 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 25. | Aug 20 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 31 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 4. | Aug 1 |
| Watermelon | Feb 11 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 239 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 4. | Jul 27 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Zinnias | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
Month by month in Victoria
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 7), Calendula (Jan 14), Cauliflower (Jan 14), Marigolds (Jan 14), Pepper (Jan 14), Basil (Jan 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 14), Cilantro (Jan 28), Turnip (Jan 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 28), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 28), Cabbage (Jan 28), Collards (Jan 28), Kale (Jan 28), Lettuce (Jan 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 21). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 4), Butternut Squash (Feb 11), Cantaloupe (Feb 11), Melons (Feb 11), Pumpkin (Feb 11), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 4), Potatoes (Feb 11), Sunflowers (Feb 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 11), Swiss Chard (Feb 11), Bok Choy (Feb 18), Cauliflower (Feb 18), Cosmos (Feb 25), Lavender (Feb 25), +4 more. Last frost around February 25. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 4), Pole Beans (Mar 4). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 4), Chives (Mar 4), Corn (Mar 4), Okra (Mar 4), Oregano (Mar 4), Parsley (Mar 4), +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 14), Pumpkin (Jul 14), Cantaloupe (Jul 22), Celery (Jul 22), Melons (Jul 22), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 24), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 1), Tomatillos (Aug 1), Eggplant (Aug 6), Corn (Aug 8), Sunflowers (Aug 20), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 25), +6 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 4), Okra (Sep 4), Yellow Squash (Sep 4), Zucchini (Sep 4), Cauliflower (Sep 5), Beans (Sep 6), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 4), Scallions (Oct 4), Bok Choy (Oct 5), Lettuce (Oct 5), Kale (Oct 9), Kohlrabi (Oct 9), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 26). First frost around November 26. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 3), Lavender (Dec 3), Onion (Dec 3), Rosemary (Dec 3), Celery (Dec 17), Collards (Dec 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 31), Beets (Dec 31), Dill (Dec 31), Peas (Dec 31), Radish (Dec 31), Spinach (Dec 31). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 17). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP 77905)?
The median last spring frost date for Victoria, TX (ZIP code 77905) is around February 25. 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 22; 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 November 26. 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 4 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 274 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 (274 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 21 and plant out Mar 11 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 28 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 3.
When do I plant garlic in Victoria?
Nov 26 to Dec 17; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Victoria?
Yes: plant out Mar 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 27 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Victoria (ZIP 77901) has 305 frost-free days, 31 more than Victoria (ZIP 77905). See Victoria ZIP 77901 frost dates
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