Redwater, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Redwater compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Redwater falls between February 13 and March 24, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 262-day growing season is longer than 74% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 12 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 44 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Shreveport, LA, 101 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Redwater, TX
Redwater, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 4, first frost Nov 21, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Redwater, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 4 – Mar 11 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Basil | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
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 Wright Patman Dm & Lk, TX weather station, 11 km away (elevation 282 ft (86 m)).
Frost dates near Redwater
- Maud Mar 4 · Nov 21
- Nash Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Hooks Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Texarkana Mar 15 · Nov 17
- New Boston Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Douglassville Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Queen City Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Simms Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Atlanta Mar 19 · Nov 11
- Bloomburg Mar 19 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Redwater, TX?
The median last spring frost in Redwater, TX is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Redwater, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Redwater, TX?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Redwater, TX?
Redwater, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.