Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Paloma creek, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8a.
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Paloma creek, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Paloma creek, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Paloma creek is March 28th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 11th 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 Paloma creek, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Paloma creek 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 Paloma creek, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Paloma creek is approximately 237 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.
Paloma creek, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Paloma creek, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st), starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st), and starting Pansy seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Crimson Clover (from February 28th to March 14th), direct sowing Bok Choy (from February 28th to March 14th), and direct sowing Flax (from February 28th to March 14th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Hyssop (from March 14th to March 28th), direct sowing Milk Thistle (from March 14th to March 28th), and direct sowing Beet (from March 14th to March 28th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Black Bean (from April 11th to April 25th), direct sowing Cucumber (from April 4th to April 18th), and direct sowing Sesame (from April 11th to April 25th).