Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Prairie view, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Prairie view, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Prairie view, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Prairie view is March 10th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 24th 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 Prairie view, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Prairie view is November 25th. 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 Prairie view, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Prairie view is approximately 260 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.
Prairie view, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Prairie view, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Luffa seeds indoors (from January 27th to February 10th), starting Tomato seeds indoors (from January 13th to January 27th), and starting Broccoli seeds indoors (from January 13th to January 27th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Crimson Clover (from February 10th to February 24th), direct sowing Flax (from February 10th to February 24th), and direct sowing Garden Cress (from February 10th to February 24th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from March 24th to March 31st), direct sowing Sunflower (from March 17th to March 31st), and direct sowing Cosmos (from March 17th to March 24th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting French Lavender seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th), starting Onion seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th), and starting Lavender seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th).