Buda, TX planting zone & frost dates
Buda is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 10 and the first fall frost around November 17, for a growing season of about 252 days.
Planting calendar for Buda
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 10) 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 13 – Jan 27 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 22 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 17).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 20 | Mar 10 | Mar 31 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 6 | Nov 17 | Nov 1 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 31, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 1. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 28.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Buda
- 78610 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- Kyle zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- Austin zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- San Marcos zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- Lockhart zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
- Lakeway zone 9a, last frost Mar 17
- Wells Branch zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Pflugerville zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Cedar Park zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
Questions
What growing zone is Buda, TX?
Buda is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Buda?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Buda is March 10. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 31.
When can I plant tomatoes in Buda?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 17 – Mar 24. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Austin 6S, TX (USC00410431), 18.6 km (11.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 174 m, based on 14 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.