Beeville, TX planting zone & frost dates
Beeville is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 17 and the first fall frost around December 8, for a growing season of about 299 days.
Planting calendar for Beeville
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 17) 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 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 3 – Mar 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 3 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 13 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 8).
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 | Jan 14 | Feb 17 | Mar 12 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 9 | Dec 8 | Nov 18 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 12, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 18. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 29.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Beeville
- 78102 zone 9b
- 78104 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Robstown zone 9b, last frost Jan 26
- Portland zone 10a, last frost Jan 31
- Corpus Christi zone 10a, last frost Jan 31
- Alice zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Rockport zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Victoria zone 9b, last frost Feb 14
- Kingsville zone 9b, last frost Jan 25
- Port Lavaca zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
Questions
What growing zone is Beeville, TX?
Beeville 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 Beeville?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Beeville is February 17. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 12.
When can I plant tomatoes in Beeville?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 24 – Mar 3. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Beeville 5 Ne, TX (USC00410639), 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 78 m, based on 28 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.