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Beaumont, TX Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Beaumont usually comes around Feb 14 and the first fall frost around Dec 12, a growing season of about 301 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 – Jan 17 and plant them outside Feb 28 – Mar 14.

Last spring frostFeb 14
First fall frostDec 12
Growing season301 days

When to plant vegetables in Beaumont

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 28 – Mar 14—
PeppersDec 27 – Jan 10Mar 7 – Mar 21—
EggplantDec 27 – Jan 10Mar 7 – Mar 21—
Cucumbers—Feb 28 – Mar 14—
Zucchini & summer squash—Feb 28 – Mar 14—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 7 – Mar 21—
Green beans—Feb 28 – Mar 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
Sweet corn—Feb 28 – Mar 14—
BasilJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 28 – Mar 14—
LettuceDec 20 – Jan 3Jan 17 – Feb 28Oct 17 – Oct 31
Spinach—Jan 3 – Jan 24Oct 17 – Oct 31
Peas—Jan 3 – Jan 24Oct 3 – Oct 17
Carrots—Jan 17 – Feb 21Sep 19 – Oct 3
Radishes—Jan 10 – Feb 28Oct 31 – Nov 14
BroccoliDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 17 – Jan 31Sep 19 – Oct 3
KaleDec 20 – Jan 3Jan 10 – Jan 24Oct 3 – Oct 17
Onions—Jan 17 – Jan 31—
Potatoes—Jan 24 – Feb 21—
Garlic——Nov 28 – Jan 2

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Beaumont. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Beaumont

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes, Garlic
  2. FebruaryPlant outside: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil
  4. AprilPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Beaumont?

The median last spring frost is Feb 14 and the median first fall frost is Dec 12, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Beaumont?

Start seeds indoors Jan 3 – Jan 17 and set plants outside Feb 28 – Mar 14, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Beaumont?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Dec 12): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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