Lakeway, TX planting zone & frost dates
Lakeway is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 17 and the first fall frost around November 13, for a growing season of about 242 days.
Planting calendar for Lakeway
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 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: Jan 20 – Feb 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 18 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 13).
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 | Feb 26 | Mar 17 | Apr 7 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 4 | Nov 13 | Oct 29 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 7, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 29. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 4.
Nearby cities
- Cedar Park zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Leander zone 8b, last frost Mar 6
- Austin zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- Brushy Creek zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Wells Branch zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Buda zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- Round Rock zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Pflugerville zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
Questions
What growing zone is Lakeway, TX?
Lakeway 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 Lakeway?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Lakeway is March 17. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 7.
When can I plant tomatoes in Lakeway?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 24 – Mar 31. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dripping Springs 6 E, TX (USC00412585), 16.1 km (10.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 330 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.