Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Santa clara, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Santa clara, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Santa clara, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Santa clara is March 5th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 19th 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 Santa clara, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Santa clara 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 Santa clara, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Santa clara is approximately 265 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.
Santa clara, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Santa clara, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Brussel Sprout seeds indoors (from January 22nd to February 5th), starting Tomato seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), and starting Basil seeds indoors (from January 22nd to February 5th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Quinoa (from February 19th to March 5th), direct sowing Watercress (from February 5th to February 19th), and direct sowing Beet (from February 19th to March 5th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 5th to March 19th), direct sowing Mung Bean (from March 19th to April 2nd), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from March 5th to March 19th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Pansy seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), and starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th).