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Fort Stockton, TX planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Fort Stockton, TX (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 8, 2026 17 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 20, 202613 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 Fort Stockton, TX’s first frost (~Nov 20, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Fort Stockton

79735

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Fort Stockton, TX (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.