Growing in Austin
- USDA zone (2023)
- 8b-9a
- Median last frost
- February 25
- Median first frost
- December 1
- Growing season
- ~279 days
Frost dates are medians from NOAA climate normals: in half of years, frost comes later. The windows below are computed from each crop's planting rules against this city's dates, treat them as the center of the target, not the edges.
Tomato in Austin
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | December 31 to January 14 | |
| Transplant out | February 25 to March 18 | soil ≥ 60°F |
→ Full tomato calendar & suitable varieties for Austin
Pepper in Austin
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | December 17 to December 31 | |
| Transplant out | March 4 to March 25 | soil ≥ 65°F |
→ Full pepper calendar & suitable varieties for Austin
Other crops with rules for this climate
Data sources
Evidence: 2 sources, all independent references.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023) · USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State PRISM (2023), University or Government
- U.S. Climate Normals (1991-2020) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2021), University or Government