Kyle, TX planting zone & frost dates
Kyle is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around February 28 and the first fall frost around November 29, for a growing season of about 273 days.
Planting calendar for Kyle
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 28) 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 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 20 – Jan 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 20 – Jan 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 20 – Jan 3 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 20 – Jan 3 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Mar 7 – Mar 14 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 4 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 29).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 1 | Feb 28 | Mar 21 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 21 | Nov 29 | Nov 8 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 21, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 8. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 13.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Kyle
- 78640 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- Buda zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- San Marcos zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- Lockhart zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
- Austin zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- New Braunfels zone 9a, last frost Mar 8
- Lakeway zone 9a, last frost Mar 17
- Canyon Lake zone 9a, last frost Mar 1
- Seguin zone 9a, last frost Mar 1
Questions
What growing zone is Kyle, TX?
Kyle 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 Kyle?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Kyle is February 28. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 21.
When can I plant tomatoes in Kyle?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 7 – Mar 14. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station San Marcos, TX (USC00417983), 13.7 km (8.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 203 m, based on 27 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.