Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Harker heights, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Harker heights, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Harker heights, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Harker heights is March 22nd. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 5th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Harker heights, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Harker heights is November 20th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Harker heights, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Harker heights is approximately 243 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Harker heights, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Harker heights, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Lavender seeds indoors (from January 11th to January 25th), starting Begonia seeds indoors (from January 11th to January 25th), and starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from January 25th to February 8th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Flax (from February 22nd to March 8th), direct sowing Sweet Pea (from February 22nd to March 8th), and direct sowing Spinach (from February 8th to February 22nd).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Cosmos (from March 29th to April 5th), direct sowing Fennel (from March 8th to March 22nd), and direct sowing Butternut Squash (from March 29th to April 12th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from April 5th to April 12th), direct sowing Black Bean (from April 5th to April 19th), and direct sowing Watermelon (from April 5th to April 19th).