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Rio Hondo, TX planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Rio Hondo, TX (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 8, 2026 26 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 29, 202624 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 10, 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 Rio Hondo, TX’s first frost (~Dec 29, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Rio Hondo, TX

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October

November

December

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ZIP codes in Rio Hondo

78583

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