Von Ormy, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 22median date
First fall frostDec 2median date
Growing season283 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Von Ormy compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Von Ormy falls between January 16 and March 12, a 55-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and December 25.
- The median last frost is 21 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 283-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 14 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with San Antonio, TX, 27 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 7 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 16 |
| 50% (median) | February 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 2 |
| 90% (late) | December 25 |
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 Von Ormy, TX
Von Ormy, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 22, first frost Dec 2, 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 7 to Nov 4
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 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
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 9 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
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 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Plant for fall: Nov 18 to Dec 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Von Ormy, 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 7 – Nov 4 |
| Kale | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Broccoli | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cabbage | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| 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 9 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 1 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 18 – Mar 1 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 25 – Feb 1 | — | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| 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 9 – Sep 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 18 – Dec 23 |
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 San Antonio Kelly Afb, TX weather station, 15 km away (elevation 682 ft (208 m)).
Frost dates near Von Ormy
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- La Coste Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Natalia Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Poteet Feb 22 · Dec 1
- Castroville Feb 24 · Dec 2
- Jbsa Ft Sam Houston Feb 25 · Nov 28
- Jbsa Lackland Feb 25 · Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Von Ormy, TX?
The median last spring frost in Von Ormy, TX is February 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Von Ormy, TX?
The median first fall frost is December 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Von Ormy, TX?
About 283 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Von Ormy, TX?
Von Ormy, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.