Frost Dates for Yoakum, TX 77995
Last spring frost February 27 · First fall frost November 29 · 275 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 77995 has about 10,400 people.
Very long season: 275 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 1–March 25 (52 days). Fall frost risk spans November 4–December 24 (50 days).
Frost probability for 77995
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 25 | February 27 | February 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 4 | November 29 | December 24 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at YOAKUM (10.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 275-day season in Yoakum
In Yoakum (275 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 | 233 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 13. | Jul 30 |
| Pepper | Jan 16 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 233 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 13. | Aug 4 |
| Lettuce | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 8 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 317 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 6. | Sep 27 |
| Cucumber | Feb 6 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Beans | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Peas | — | Jan 2–Mar 13 | 338 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 338 available after Jan 2. | Sep 18 |
| Zucchini | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Onion | Dec 5 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 310 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 310 available after Jan 30. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 2–Feb 20 | 352 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 27 |
| Kale | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 310 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 310 available after Jan 30. | Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 324 available after Jan 30. | Sep 27 |
| Radish | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 28 |
| Beets | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 296 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 29 | 380 | overwinter: Plant Nov 29 to Dec 20; harvest the following summer. | Dec 20 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 23–Mar 20 | 331 | 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 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 6. | Aug 11 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 13 | 240 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 13. | Jul 17 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 20. | Sep 8 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 2 | Feb 13–Feb 13 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 352 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 27 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 2 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 324 available after Jan 30. | Aug 28 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 240 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 13. | Jul 17 |
| Eggplant | Jan 9 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 233 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 13. | Aug 9 |
| Okra | Jan 30 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Basil | Jan 23 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 30–Feb 20 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Parsley | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 275 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 6. | Sep 13 |
| Celery | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 275 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 6. | Jul 25 |
| Scallions | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 16–Jan 30 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 16 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 30 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 8 |
| Collards | Dec 19 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 233 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 13. | Jul 25 |
| Chives | Dec 5 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 289 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 289 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 2–Mar 27 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Oregano | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 289 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 289 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 5 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 275 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Sage | Jan 2 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 289 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 289 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 19 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 289 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 289 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 16 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Cosmos | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Lavender | Dec 5 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 296 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 16 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Melons | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 233 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 13. | Jul 25 |
| Mint | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 296 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 27. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 254 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 6. | Aug 28 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 13. | Jul 27 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 261 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 27. | Aug 23 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 2 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 6. | Aug 4 |
| Watermelon | Feb 13 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 6. | Jul 30 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Zinnias | Jan 30 | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
Month by month in Yoakum
| 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 17), Pumpkin (Jul 17), Cantaloupe (Jul 25), Celery (Jul 25), Melons (Jul 25), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 27), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 4), Tomatillos (Aug 4), Eggplant (Aug 9), Corn (Aug 11), Sunflowers (Aug 23), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 28), +1 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Basil (Sep 2), Cosmos (Sep 2), Cucumber (Sep 2), Zinnias (Sep 2), Broccoli (Sep 3), Nasturtiums (Sep 7), +13 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 3), Cilantro (Oct 3), Collards (Oct 7), Scallions (Oct 7), Bok Choy (Oct 8), Lettuce (Oct 8), +6 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 29). First frost around November 29. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 5), Lavender (Dec 5), Onion (Dec 5), Rosemary (Dec 5), Celery (Dec 19), Collards (Dec 19), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 20). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Yoakum, TX (ZIP 77995)?
The median last spring frost date for Yoakum, TX (ZIP code 77995) 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 25.
What is the first fall frost date in Yoakum, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Yoakum, TX is around November 29. 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 Yoakum, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Yoakum is about 275 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 Yoakum (275 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 Yoakum, TX?
Yoakum, 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 Yoakum, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 23 and plant out Mar 13 in Yoakum. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Yoakum?
Two: plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 6.
When do I plant garlic in Yoakum?
Nov 29 to Dec 20; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Yoakum?
Yes: plant out Mar 13 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 30 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Victoria (ZIP 77901) has 305 frost-free days, 30 more than Yoakum (ZIP 77995). See Victoria ZIP 77901 frost dates
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