Bloomington, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 4median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season308 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 7 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Bloomington compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Bloomington fall between December 9 and February 4. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 18, or the last frost as late as March 5.
- Nearby Victoria, TX, 24 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 14), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 30 |
| 50% (median) | February 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 18 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 90% (late) | January 13 |
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 Bloomington, TX
Bloomington, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 4, first frost Dec 9, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 12 to Nov 26Transplant outside: Jan 7 to Jan 21
Start indoors: Nov 26 to Dec 10Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Nov 26 to Dec 10Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Jan 14 to Jan 28Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Jan 7 to Jan 21Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Jan 14 to Jan 28Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Jan 21 to Feb 4Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Sow outdoors: Dec 24 to Jan 14Sow outdoors: Dec 24 to Jan 14Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Dec 24 to Jan 14Sow outdoors: Dec 24 to Jan 14Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 14Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 14Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Feb 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 11
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bloomington, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 12 – Nov 26 | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 26 – Dec 10 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 26 – Dec 10 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Jan 7 – Feb 11 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — |
| Basil | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 24 – Jan 14 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 24 – Jan 14 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 31 – Feb 11 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 7 – Jan 14 | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 7 – Jan 14 | — | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 7 – Jan 14 | — | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 7 – Jan 14 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 11 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 11 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 14 – Feb 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 18 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 25 – Dec 30 |
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 Victoria Rgnl Ap, TX weather station, 22 km away (elevation 105 ft (32 m)).
Frost dates near Bloomington
- Placedo Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Mcfaddin Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Tivoli Jan 30 · Dec 27
- Telferner Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Victoria Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Port Lavaca Feb 1 · Dec 21
- La Salle Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Austwell Jan 30 · Dec 27
- Inez Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Seadrift Jan 30 · Dec 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bloomington, TX?
The median last spring frost in Bloomington, TX is February 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bloomington, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 18.
How long is the growing season in Bloomington, TX?
About 308 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bloomington, TX?
Bloomington, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.