Georgetown, Texas planting calendar and frost dates
Georgetown is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost typically comes around March 6 and the first fall frost around November 24, giving about 259 frost-free days a year.
- Typical last frost
- March 6
- Typical first frost
- November 24
- Frost-free season
- 259 days
Frost dates in Georgetown
Last spring frost
- February 13Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- March 6Typical: a later frost in half of years
- March 30Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 5Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- November 24Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- December 10Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 259 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around February 23 and returns around December 5.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Georgetown Lake, 4 miles NW of the city center and 120 feet higher. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Georgetown
January
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: black-eyed susans, blueberries, garlic, grapes, grass seed, hollyhocks, kale, onions, peas, poppies, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, turnips, wildflowers
February
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, cilantro, cosmos, cucumbers, marigolds, nasturtiums, okra, pumpkins, ranunculus, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, kentucky bluegrass, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
March
Start indoors: cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
April
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, okra, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
August
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, collard greens, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, cucumbers, daylilies, green beans, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, peppers, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, sweet corn, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
October
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
November
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
December
Start indoors: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, snapdragons
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Georgetown
All 3 of Georgetown's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Georgetown Lake, so the dates on this page apply across the city. The hardiness zone is 8b in 78633, and 9a in 78626, 78628.
Planting dates for popular crops in Georgetown
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 to Feb 5 | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Aug 11 to 18 |
| Strawberries | — | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 to 23 | Feb 27 to Mar 13 | Aug 25 to Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | Mar 6 to 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 29 to Feb 12 | Mar 19 to 26 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 13 to 20 | Aug 4 to 11 |
| Garlic | — | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | Nov 24 to Dec 8 |
| Onions | Nov 14 to Dec 26 | Feb 6 to 20 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Aug 25 to Sep 8 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 20 to Mar 6 | Mar 20 to Apr 3 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 1 to 29 | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Aug 4 to Sep 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 13 to Mar 6 | Sep 1 to 22 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 to 17 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 12 to 26 | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 6 to 20 | Aug 18 to Sep 1 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Sep 1 to 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Sep 1 to 15 |
| Broccoli | Dec 19 to Jan 9 | Feb 6 to 20 | Sep 8 to Oct 6 |
| Peas | — | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | Sep 1 to 15 |
| Spinach | Jan 23 to 30 | Feb 27 to Mar 13 | Sep 15 to Oct 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 6 to 27 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 3 to 10 | May 1 to 15 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Oct 13 to Dec 8 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Oct 13 to Nov 24 |
| Grass Seed | — | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | Oct 13 to 27 |
Nearby cities
- Round Rock, TX zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Leander, TX zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Cedar Park, TX zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Pflugerville, TX zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Austin, TX zone 9a, last frost Feb 20
- Killeen, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 14
Planting in TexasAbout zone 9aPrintable calendar for Georgetown
Questions
When is the last frost in Georgetown?
Around March 6 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Georgetown Lake. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after March 30.
What planting zone is Georgetown in?
USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 map), with parts of the city in zone 8b. The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Georgetown?
Start seeds indoors January 22 to February 5 and set plants out March 19 to April 2; the safest date to plant out is after March 30.
When is the first frost in Georgetown?
Around November 24 in a typical year, and before November 5 about 1 year in 10.