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The Woodlands, TX Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in The Woodlands usually comes around Feb 21 and the first fall frost around Dec 8, a growing season of about 290 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24 and plant them outside Mar 7 – Mar 21.

Last spring frostFeb 21
First fall frostDec 8
Growing season290 days

When to plant vegetables in The Woodlands

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 7 – Mar 21—
PeppersJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 14 – Mar 28—
EggplantJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 14 – Mar 28—
Cucumbers—Mar 7 – Mar 21—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 7 – Mar 21—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 14 – Mar 28—
Green beans—Mar 7 – Mar 21Sep 15 – Sep 29
Sweet corn—Mar 7 – Mar 21—
BasilJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 21—
LettuceDec 27 – Jan 10Jan 24 – Mar 7Oct 13 – Oct 27
Spinach—Jan 10 – Jan 31Oct 13 – Oct 27
Peas—Jan 10 – Jan 31Sep 29 – Oct 13
Carrots—Jan 24 – Feb 28Sep 15 – Sep 29
Radishes—Jan 17 – Mar 7Oct 27 – Nov 10
BroccoliDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 24 – Feb 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
KaleDec 27 – Jan 10Jan 17 – Jan 31Sep 29 – Oct 13
Onions—Jan 24 – Feb 7—
Potatoes—Jan 31 – Feb 28—
Garlic——Nov 24 – Dec 29

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

Month-by-month planting in The Woodlands

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Radishes
  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, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: 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 The Woodlands?

The median last spring frost is Feb 21 and the median first fall frost is Dec 8, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in The Woodlands?

Start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24 and set plants outside Mar 7 – Mar 21, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in The Woodlands?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Dec 8): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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