Tilden, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 13median date
First fall frostDec 3median date
Growing season293 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Tilden compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tilden falls between January 8 and March 11, a 62-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 6.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 293-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 18 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 12 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 116 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 17 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 8 |
| 50% (median) | February 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 3 |
| 90% (late) | January 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 Tilden, TX
Tilden, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 13, first frost Dec 3, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 21 to Dec 5Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 16 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Jan 23Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 12
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6
Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 20
Plant for fall: Nov 19 to Dec 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tilden, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 16 – Feb 20 | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Kale | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Okra | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Basil | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 2 – Jan 23 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 9 – Feb 20 | Oct 22 – Nov 12 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 16 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 20 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 19 – Dec 24 |
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 Tilden 4 Sse, TX weather station, 4 km away (elevation 344 ft (105 m)).
Frost dates near Tilden
- Calliham Feb 9 · Dec 8
- Fowlerton Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Three Rivers Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Whitsett Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Christine Feb 27 · Nov 28
- George West Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Oakville Feb 8 · Dec 6
- Campbellton Feb 27 · Nov 28
- Charlotte Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Peggy Feb 8 · Dec 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tilden, TX?
The median last spring frost in Tilden, TX is February 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tilden, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Tilden, TX?
About 293 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tilden, TX?
Tilden, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.