Midfield, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 15median date
First fall frostDec 8median date
Growing season296 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Midfield compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Midfield falls between January 9 and March 13, a 63-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 11.
- The median last frost is 28 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 5 days earlier than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 13 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Victoria, TX, 79 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 9 |
| 50% (median) | February 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 8 |
| 90% (late) | January 11 |
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 Midfield, TX
Midfield, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 8, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Nov 17
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Plant for fall: Nov 24 to Dec 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Midfield, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 18 – Feb 22 | Oct 13 – Nov 10 |
| Kale | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Broccoli | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Okra | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Basil | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 22 | Oct 27 – Nov 17 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 24 – Dec 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 Danevang 1 W, TX weather station, 13 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
Frost dates near Midfield
- Blessing Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Elmaton Feb 20 · Dec 3
- Markham Feb 20 · Dec 3
- Danevang Feb 15 · Dec 8
- Francitas Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Collegeport Feb 1 · Dec 17
- Palacios Feb 1 · Dec 17
- La Ward Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Louise Feb 23 · Dec 5
- Bay City Feb 20 · Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Midfield, TX?
The median last spring frost in Midfield, TX is February 15. 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 Midfield, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Midfield, TX?
About 296 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Midfield, TX?
Midfield, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.