Encinal, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 21median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season291 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Encinal compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Encinal falls between January 16 and March 16, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 21 and January 8.
- The median last frost is 22 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 291-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Laredo, TX, 61 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 16 |
| 50% (median) | February 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 21 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 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 Encinal, TX
Encinal, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 21, first frost Dec 9, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 29 to Dec 13Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Encinal, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 24 – Feb 28 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Basil | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 28 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| 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 Encinal, TX weather station, 8 km away (elevation 545 ft (166 m)).
Frost dates near Encinal
- Artesia Wells Feb 11 · Dec 3
- Catarina Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Cotulla Feb 11 · Dec 3
- Laredo (Webb) Jan 20 · Dec 25
- Asherton Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Laredo Jan 20 · Dec 25
- Big Wells Feb 10 · Dec 10
- Fowlerton Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Dilley Feb 16 · Dec 6
- Carrizo Springs Mar 5 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Encinal, TX?
The median last spring frost in Encinal, TX is February 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Encinal, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 21.
How long is the growing season in Encinal, TX?
About 291 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Encinal, TX?
Encinal, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.