Gillett, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 16median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season296 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Gillett compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gillett falls between January 13 and March 13, a 59-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 20 and January 10.
- The median last frost is 27 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 296-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 15 days earlier 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 11 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 79 km away, the last frost here is 9 days earlier than there and the growing season is 20 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 13 |
| 50% (median) | February 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 20 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 90% (late) | January 10 |
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 Gillett, TX
Gillett, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 16, first frost Dec 9, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 24 to Dec 8Transplant outside: Jan 19 to Feb 2
Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Jan 19 to Feb 2Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Jan 26 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Jan 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Jan 26Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Jan 26Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Jan 26Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gillett, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 24 – Dec 8 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Jan 19 – Feb 23 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Basil | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 12 – Feb 23 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 19 – Jan 26 | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 19 – Jan 26 | — | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 19 – Jan 26 | — | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 19 – Jan 26 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 23 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 23 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| 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 Karnes City 2n, TX weather station, 17 km away (elevation 449 ft (137 m)).
Frost dates near Gillett
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- Hobson Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Falls City Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Karnes City Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Runge Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Pandora Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Stockdale Mar 7 · Nov 22
- Poth Mar 6 · Nov 20
- Kenedy Feb 16 · Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gillett, TX?
The median last spring frost in Gillett, TX is February 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gillett, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 20.
How long is the growing season in Gillett, TX?
About 296 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gillett, TX?
Gillett, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.