Seadrift, TX frost dates
Last spring frostJan 30median date
First fall frostDec 27median date
Growing season331 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 5 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Seadrift compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Seadrift fall between December 27 and January 30. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 27, or the last frost as late as March 2.
- Nearby Victoria, TX, 57 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Feb 14), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 19 |
| 50% (median) | January 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 27 |
| 50% (median) | December 27 |
| 90% (late) | February 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 Seadrift, TX
Seadrift, TX frost dates — last frost Jan 30, first frost Dec 27, zone 9b. 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 7 to Nov 21Transplant outside: Jan 2 to Jan 16
Start indoors: Nov 21 to Dec 5Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Start indoors: Nov 21 to Dec 5Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 9 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Nov 29
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 2 to Jan 16Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 9 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Sow outdoors: Dec 19 to Jan 9Sow outdoors: Dec 19 to Jan 9Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Sow outdoors: Dec 19 to Jan 9Sow outdoors: Dec 19 to Jan 9Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Nov 22
Sow outdoors: Dec 26 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Dec 26 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Nov 15 to Dec 6
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 9Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 9Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Nov 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Oct 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Plant for fall: Dec 13 to Jan 17Plant for fall: Dec 13 to Jan 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Seadrift, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 7 – Nov 21 | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Jan 2 – Feb 6 | Nov 1 – Nov 29 |
| Kale | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Oct 18 – Nov 8 |
| Broccoli | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | — | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cabbage | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | — | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | — | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Okra | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Basil | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 19 – Jan 9 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 19 – Jan 9 | Nov 1 – Nov 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 26 – Feb 6 | Nov 15 – Dec 6 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 2 – Jan 9 | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 2 – Jan 9 | — | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 2 – Jan 9 | — | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 2 – Jan 9 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 9 – Feb 6 | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 9 – Feb 6 | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 13 | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Nov 1 – Nov 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 13 – Jan 17 |
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 Austwell, TX weather station, 14 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
Frost dates near Seadrift
- Austwell Jan 30 · Dec 27
- Tivoli Jan 30 · Dec 27
- Port Lavaca Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Port O Connor Feb 4 · Dec 27
- Point Comfort Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Bloomington Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Placedo Feb 4 · Dec 9
- Mcfaddin Feb 17 · Dec 8
- La Salle Feb 1 · Dec 21
- Vanderbilt Feb 1 · Dec 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Seadrift, TX?
The median last spring frost in Seadrift, TX is January 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Seadrift, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 27.
How long is the growing season in Seadrift, TX?
About 331 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Seadrift, TX?
Seadrift, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.