Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Red rock, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Red rock, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Red rock, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Red rock is March 8th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 22nd 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 Red rock, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Red rock 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 Red rock, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Red rock is approximately 262 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.
Red rock, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Red rock, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from January 11th to January 25th), starting Black Eyed Susan seeds indoors (from January 11th to January 25th), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from January 11th to January 25th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Lentil (from February 22nd to March 8th), direct sowing California Poppy (from February 8th to February 22nd), and direct sowing Alyssum (from February 22nd to March 8th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from March 22nd to March 29th), direct sowing Nasturtium (from March 15th to March 22nd), and direct sowing Lima Bean (from March 22nd to April 5th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from December 28th to January 11th), starting Pansy seeds indoors (from December 28th to January 11th), and starting Rosemary seeds indoors (from December 28th to January 11th).