La Ward, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 1median date
First fall frostDec 21median date
Growing season323 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 5 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How La Ward compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in La Ward fall between December 21 and February 1. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 25, or the last frost as late as March 4.
- Nearby Victoria, TX, 55 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 24 |
| 50% (median) | February 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 25 |
| 50% (median) | December 21 |
| 90% (late) | January 18 |
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 La Ward, TX
La Ward, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 1, first frost Dec 21, 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 9 to Nov 23Transplant outside: Jan 4 to Jan 18
Start indoors: Nov 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Nov 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 23
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Jan 4 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Jan 11Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Jan 11Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Nov 30
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Plant for fall: Dec 7 to Jan 11Plant for fall: Dec 7 to Jan 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in La Ward, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 9 – Nov 23 | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Jan 4 – Feb 8 | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Kale | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Broccoli | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cabbage | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Okra | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Basil | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 21 – Jan 11 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 21 – Jan 11 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 28 – Feb 8 | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 4 – Jan 11 | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 4 – Jan 11 | — | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 4 – Jan 11 | — | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 4 – Jan 11 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 8 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 8 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 7 – Jan 11 |
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 Pt Comfort, TX weather station, 23 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near La Ward
- Lolita Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Francitas Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Vanderbilt Feb 1 · Dec 21
- La Salle Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Ganado Feb 15 · Dec 8
- Point Comfort Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Edna Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Blessing Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Midfield Feb 15 · Dec 8
- Palacios Feb 1 · Dec 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in La Ward, TX?
The median last spring frost in La Ward, TX is February 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in La Ward, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 25.
How long is the growing season in La Ward, TX?
About 323 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is La Ward, TX?
La Ward, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.