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Austin, TX planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Austin, TX (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 10, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 17, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 29, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Austin, TX’s first frost (~Nov 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Austin, TX

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Austin, TX (covering 46 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.