Frost Dates for Hutto, TX

In Hutto, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 8 and the average first fall frost around Nov 21, for a growing season of about 257 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 30, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 850% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantMar 30only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 2150% chance of frost before this date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Taylor 1Nw, TX weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 571 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Mar 30Nov 2
20%Mar 21Nov 8
30%Mar 16Nov 13
40%Mar 11Nov 17
50%Mar 8Nov 21
60%Mar 4Nov 27
70%Mar 1Dec 1
80%Feb 24Dec 5
90%Feb 14Dec 12

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Mar 21Nov 9
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 8Nov 21
Hard freeze (28°F)Feb 24Dec 4

Planting calendar for Hutto

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25
Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Peppers
Indoors Dec 28 – Jan 11
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Eggplant
Indoors Dec 28 – Jan 11
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Basil
Indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8
Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 8 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 8 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Mar 15 – Mar 29
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 8 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Green beans
Sow Mar 15 – Mar 29
Sweet corn
Sow Mar 15 – Mar 29
Lettuce
Indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 24
Spinach
Sow Jan 25 – Feb 15
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 17
Peas
Sow Jan 25 – Feb 8
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Kale
Indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 10
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 11 – Jan 25
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Carrots
Sow Feb 15 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Radishes
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 22
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Oct 31
Beets
Sow Feb 15 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Dec 14 – Dec 28
Plant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Potatoes
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Garlic
Plant Nov 21 – Dec 19

Based on the average last frost (Mar 8) and first frost (Nov 21). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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