Doucette, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 9median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season258 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Doucette compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Doucette falls between February 13 and April 2, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 258-day growing season is longer than 68% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 28 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Beaumont, TX, 85 km away, the last frost here is 23 days later than there and the growing season is 35 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
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 Doucette, TX
Doucette, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 9, first frost Nov 22, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Doucette, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 16 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Town Bluff Dam, TX weather station, 24 km away (elevation 213 ft (65 m)).
Frost dates near Doucette
- Woodville Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Colmesneil Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Hillister Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Chester Mar 11 · Nov 15
- Warren Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Dallardsville Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Spurger Mar 9 · Nov 22
- Camden Mar 1 · Nov 24
- Village Mills Mar 6 · Nov 21
- Fred Mar 9 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Doucette, TX?
The median last spring frost in Doucette, TX is March 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Doucette, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Doucette, TX?
About 258 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Doucette, TX?
Doucette, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.