Benbrook, TX planting zone & frost dates
Benbrook is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 14 and the first fall frost around November 16, for a growing season of about 245 days.
Planting calendar for Benbrook
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 14) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 21 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 16).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 25 | Mar 14 | Apr 3 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 5 | Nov 16 | Oct 31 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 3, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 31. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 2.
Nearby cities
- White Settlement zone 8b, last frost Mar 3
- Crowley zone 8b, last frost Mar 21
- Fort Worth zone 8b, last frost Mar 5
- Forest Hill zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Burleson zone 8b, last frost Mar 21
- Saginaw zone 8b, last frost Mar 11
- Haltom City zone 8b, last frost Mar 10
- Azle zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
Questions
What growing zone is Benbrook, TX?
Benbrook is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Benbrook?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Benbrook is March 14. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 3.
When can I plant tomatoes in Benbrook?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 21 – Mar 28. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Benbrook Dam, TX (USC00410691), 3.3 km (2.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 241 m, based on 25 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.