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Orange, TX planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Orange, TX (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 28, 2026 23 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 23, 202620 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 Orange, TX’s first frost (~Nov 23, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Orange, TX

January

February

March

April

August

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Orange, TX (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.