Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Richland hills, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8a.
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Richland hills, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Richland hills, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Richland hills 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 Richland hills, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Richland hills 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 Richland hills, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Richland hills 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.
Richland hills, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Richland hills, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Petunia seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st), starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st), and starting Rosemary seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Sorrel (from February 28th to March 14th), direct sowing Potato (from February 28th to March 14th), and direct sowing Sweet Pea (from February 28th to March 14th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 28th to April 11th), direct sowing Fenugreek (from March 28th to April 11th), and direct sowing Dill (from March 14th to March 28th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Cantaloupe (from April 4th to April 18th), direct sowing Mung Bean (from April 11th to April 25th), and direct sowing Melon (from April 11th to April 25th).