Georgetown, TX planting zone & frost dates
Georgetown is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 6 and the first fall frost around November 24, for a growing season of about 259 days.
Planting calendar for Georgetown
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 6) 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 9 – Jan 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Mar 20 – Mar 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Mar 20 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 29 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 24).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 13 | Mar 6 | Mar 30 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 10 | Nov 24 | Nov 5 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 30, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 5. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 23.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Georgetown
- 78626 zone 9a
- 78627 zone 9a
- 78628 zone 9a
- 78633 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Round Rock zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Brushy Creek zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Hutto zone 9a, last frost Mar 8
- Leander zone 8b, last frost Mar 6
- Wells Branch zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Cedar Park zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Pflugerville zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Taylor zone 9a, last frost Mar 8
Questions
What growing zone is Georgetown, TX?
Georgetown is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 8b.
When is the last frost in Georgetown?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Georgetown is March 6. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 30.
When can I plant tomatoes in Georgetown?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 13 – Mar 20. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Georgetown Lake, TX (USC00413507), 6.4 km (4.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 266 m, based on 23 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.