Bryan, TX planting zone & frost dates
Bryan is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around February 27 and the first fall frost around November 30, for a growing season of about 278 days.
Planting calendar for Bryan
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 27) 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: Jan 2 – Jan 16 Transplant outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 19 – Jan 2 Transplant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 30 – Feb 13 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 16 – Jan 30 Transplant outdoors: Mar 6 – Mar 13 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 5 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 30).
Useful for zone 9a 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 31 | Feb 27 | Mar 18 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 26 | Nov 30 | Nov 10 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 18, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 10. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 7.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Bryan
- 77801 zone 9a
- 77802 zone 9a
- 77803 zone 9a
- 77805 zone 9a
- 77806 zone 9a
- 77807 zone 9a
- 77808 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- College Station zone 9a, last frost Feb 27
- Brenham zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Huntsville zone 9a, last frost Mar 1
- Tomball zone 9b, last frost Feb 19
- Cypress zone 9b, last frost Feb 19
- Conroe zone 9a, last frost Feb 24
- The Woodlands zone 9a, last frost Feb 19
- Katy zone 9b, last frost Feb 2
Questions
What growing zone is Bryan, TX?
Bryan is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Bryan?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Bryan is February 27. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 18.
When can I plant tomatoes in Bryan?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 6 – Mar 13. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station College Stn, TX (USW00003904), 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 93 m, based on 26 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.