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Zone 8b planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 8b. Typical last spring frost around Mar 16, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 16, 202614 days). Based on 3,382 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 2, 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 zone 8b’s first frost (~Nov 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 8b

January

February

March

April

August

September

December

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Waxahachie, TX) in zone 8b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.