Pollok, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Pollok compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pollok falls between February 25 and April 9, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 236-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 52 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tyler, TX, 113 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there and the growing season is 23 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Pollok, TX
Pollok, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 10, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pollok, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
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 Lufkin 11 Nw, TX weather station, 7 km away (elevation 351 ft (107 m)).
Frost dates near Pollok
- Wells Mar 19 · Nov 10
- Lufkin Mar 11 · Nov 15
- Douglass Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Diboll Mar 11 · Nov 15
- Apple Springs Mar 2 · Nov 26
- Centralia Mar 2 · Nov 26
- Huntington Mar 11 · Nov 15
- Woden Mar 13 · Nov 17
- Ratcliff Mar 2 · Nov 26
- Alto Mar 7 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pollok, TX?
The median last spring frost in Pollok, TX is March 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pollok, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Pollok, TX?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pollok, TX?
Pollok, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.