Poteet, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 22median date
First fall frostDec 1median date
Growing season282 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Poteet compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Poteet falls between January 25 and March 18, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 28.
- The median last frost is 21 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 282-day growing season is longer than 89% 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 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 20 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 42 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 6 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 25 |
| 50% (median) | February 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | December 1 |
| 90% (late) | December 28 |
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 Poteet, TX
Poteet, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 22, first frost Dec 1, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Plant for fall: Nov 17 to Dec 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Poteet, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Jan 25 – Mar 1 | Oct 6 – Nov 3 |
| Kale | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Okra | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Basil | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 1 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 1 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 18 – Mar 1 | Oct 20 – Nov 10 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | — | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | — | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 17 – Dec 22 |
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 Poteet, TX weather station, 10 km away (elevation 427 ft (130 m)).
Frost dates near Poteet
- Leming Feb 22 · Dec 1
- Somerset Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Pleasanton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Von Ormy Feb 22 · Dec 2
- Atascosa Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Lytle Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Jourdanton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Bigfoot Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Natalia Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Macdona Feb 22 · Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Poteet, TX?
The median last spring frost in Poteet, TX is February 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Poteet, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Poteet, TX?
About 282 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Poteet, TX?
Poteet, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.