Ralls, TX frost dates
Last spring frostApr 5median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season214 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Ralls compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Ralls falls between March 18 and April 22, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 18.
- The median last frost is 21 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 214-day growing season is longer than 10% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 89 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lubbock, TX, 47 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there and the growing season is 18 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 18 |
| 50% (median) | April 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 18 |
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 Ralls, TX
Ralls, TX frost dates — last frost Apr 5, first frost Nov 5, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 10
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Ralls, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 8 – Apr 12 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Basil | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 22 – Nov 26 |
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 Crosbyton, TX weather station, 13 km away (elevation 3,009 ft (917 m)).
Frost dates near Ralls
- Lorenzo Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Crosbyton Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Idalou Apr 4 · Nov 2
- Petersburg Apr 9 · Nov 1
- Ransom Canyon Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Floydada Apr 7 · Nov 3
- Slaton Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Mcadoo Apr 5 · Nov 5
- Dougherty Apr 7 · Nov 3
- New Deal Apr 4 · Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ralls, TX?
The median last spring frost in Ralls, TX is April 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Ralls, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Ralls, TX?
About 214 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Ralls, TX?
Ralls, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.