Frost dates for 77875 — Roans Prairie, TX
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 19median date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Roans Prairie compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Roans Prairie falls between February 10 and March 31, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 257-day growing season is longer than 67% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later 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 31 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with College Station, TX, 36 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 19 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 19 |
| 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 Roans Prairie, TX
Frost dates for 77875 — Roans Prairie, TX — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 19, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 5 to Dec 10
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Roans Prairie, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 24 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 5 – Dec 10 |
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 Washington Sp, TX weather station, 37 km away (elevation 217 ft (66 m)).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Roans Prairie, TX?
The median last spring frost in Roans Prairie, TX is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Roans Prairie, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 19, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Roans Prairie, TX?
About 257 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Roans Prairie, TX?
Roans Prairie, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.