Bishop, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 13median date
First fall frostDec 7median date
Growing season297 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Bishop compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bishop falls between January 4 and March 12, a 67-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 17 and January 8.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 297-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 7 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 9 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Corpus Christi, TX, 39 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 4 |
| 50% (median) | February 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 17 |
| 50% (median) | December 7 |
| 90% (late) | January 8 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bishop, TX
Bishop, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 13, first frost Dec 7, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 21 to Dec 5Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 20
Plant for fall: Nov 23 to Dec 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bishop, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 16 – Feb 20 | Oct 12 – Nov 9 |
| Kale | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cabbage | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Okra | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Basil | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 9 – Feb 20 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 23 – Dec 28 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Bishop, TX weather station, 2 km away (elevation 66 ft (20 m)).
Frost dates near Bishop
- Driscoll Feb 13 · Dec 7
- Kingsville Feb 3 · Dec 14
- Banquete Jan 26 · Dec 24
- Robstown Jan 26 · Dec 24
- Agua Dulce Feb 5 · Dec 10
- Riviera Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Ben Bolt Jan 29 · Dec 29
- Chapman Ranch Jan 29 · Dec 24
- Alice Jan 29 · Dec 29
- Corpus Christi Jan 15 · Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bishop, TX?
The median last spring frost in Bishop, TX is February 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bishop, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 17.
How long is the growing season in Bishop, TX?
About 297 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bishop, TX?
Bishop, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.