White Settlement, TX planting zone & frost dates
White Settlement is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 3 and the first fall frost around November 27, for a growing season of about 270 days.
Planting calendar for White Settlement
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 3) 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 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 2 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 27).
Useful for zone 8b 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
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 12 | Mar 3 | Mar 22 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 17 | Nov 27 | Nov 6 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 22, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 6. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 17.
Nearby cities
- Benbrook zone 8b, last frost Mar 14
- Saginaw zone 8b, last frost Mar 11
- Fort Worth zone 8b, last frost Mar 5
- Azle zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Haltom City zone 8b, last frost Mar 10
- Crowley zone 8b, last frost Mar 21
- Forest Hill zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Watauga zone 8b, last frost Mar 10
Questions
What growing zone is White Settlement, TX?
White Settlement is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in White Settlement?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in White Settlement is March 3. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 22.
When can I plant tomatoes in White Settlement?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 10 – Mar 17. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ft Worth Nas, TX (USW00013911), 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 185 m, based on 22 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.