Peggy, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 8median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season301 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 9 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Peggy compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Peggy fall between December 6 and February 8. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 17, or the last frost as late as March 8.
- Nearby San Antonio, TX, 86 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 25), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 1 |
| 50% (median) | February 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 17 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 6 |
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 Peggy, TX
Peggy, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 8, first frost Dec 6, zone 9a. 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 16 to Nov 30Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Peggy, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 11 – Feb 15 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Basil | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 28 – Jan 18 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 4 – Feb 15 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Choke Canyon Dam, TX weather station, 31 km away (elevation 230 ft (70 m)).
Frost dates near Peggy
- Campbellton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Whitsett Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Pawnee Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Three Rivers Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Hobson Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Christine Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Karnes City Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Mineral Feb 17 · Dec 8
- Falls City Feb 16 · Dec 9
- Oakville Feb 8 · Dec 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Peggy, TX?
The median last spring frost in Peggy, TX is February 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Peggy, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 17.
How long is the growing season in Peggy, TX?
About 301 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Peggy, TX?
Peggy, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.