Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Valley mills, TX, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Valley mills, TX Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Valley mills, TX
The average last frost date in spring for Valley mills is March 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 8th 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 Valley mills, TX
The average first frost date in fall for Valley mills is November 15th. 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 Valley mills, TX
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Valley mills is approximately 235 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.
Valley mills, TX Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Valley mills, TX Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Begonia seeds indoors (from January 14th to January 28th), starting Lavender seeds indoors (from January 14th to January 28th), and starting Thyme seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Mustard (from February 25th to March 11th), starting Moonflower seeds indoors (from February 11th to February 25th), and direct sowing California Poppy (from February 25th to March 11th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Fenugreek (from March 25th to April 8th), direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 25th to April 8th), and starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from March 4th to March 11th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Cosmos (from April 1st to April 8th), direct sowing Cantaloupe (from April 1st to April 15th), and direct sowing Sunflower (from April 1st to April 15th).