Lake Jackson, TX planting zone & frost dates
Lake Jackson is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 27 and the first fall frost around January 1, for a growing season of about 338 days.
Planting calendar for Lake Jackson
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 27) 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: Dec 2 – Dec 16 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 18 – Dec 2 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 18 – Dec 2 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 18 – Dec 2 Transplant outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 18 – Dec 2 Transplant outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 16 – Dec 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 16 – Dec 30 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 16 – Dec 30 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 6 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 1).
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Dec 24 | Jan 27 | Feb 28 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 30 | Jan 1 | Dec 1 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 28, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 1. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 18.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Lake Jackson
- 77566 zone 9b
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Questions
What growing zone is Lake Jackson, TX?
Lake Jackson is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Lake Jackson?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Lake Jackson is January 27. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 28.
When can I plant tomatoes in Lake Jackson?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 3 – Feb 10. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Freeport 2 Nw, TX (USC00413340), 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 2 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.