Henrietta, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 1median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season221 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Henrietta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Henrietta falls between March 13 and April 17, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 17 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 221-day growing season is longer than 16% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 70 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Wichita Falls, TX, 25 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 13 |
| 50% (median) | April 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 Henrietta, TX
Henrietta, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 1, first frost Nov 8, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Transplant outside: Apr 15 to May 6
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Henrietta, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 8 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Henrietta, TX weather station, 6 km away (elevation 932 ft (284 m)).
Frost dates near Henrietta
- Bluegrove Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Petrolia Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Wichita Falls Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Scotland Mar 25 · Nov 10
- Bellevue Apr 1 · Nov 8
- Byers Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Ringgold Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Sheppard Afb Mar 26 · Nov 9
- Windthorst Mar 25 · Nov 10
- Holliday Mar 25 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Henrietta, TX?
The median last spring frost in Henrietta, TX is April 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Henrietta, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Henrietta, TX?
About 221 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Henrietta, TX?
Henrietta, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.