Maydelle, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season263 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Maydelle compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Maydelle falls between February 15 and March 29, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 14.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 263-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tyler, TX, 63 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 4 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 15 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 14 |
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 Maydelle, TX
Maydelle, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 25, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Maydelle, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 Rusk, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 696 ft (212 m)).
Frost dates near Maydelle
- Gallatin Mar 7 · Nov 25
- Jacksonville Mar 22 · Nov 14
- Rusk Mar 7 · Nov 25
- Neches Mar 23 · Nov 9
- New Summerfield Mar 22 · Nov 14
- Reklaw Mar 7 · Nov 25
- Cuney Mar 22 · Nov 14
- Elkhart Mar 23 · Nov 9
- Alto Mar 7 · Nov 25
- Palestine Mar 23 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Maydelle, TX?
The median last spring frost in Maydelle, TX is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Maydelle, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Maydelle, TX?
About 263 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Maydelle, TX?
Maydelle, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.