Planting Calendar for Austin, TX

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on
your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring
frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our
spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting
window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way
through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-seasons crops such as kale and lettuce
do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues. For some gardeners, especially in
the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed.

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique
calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the
same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage.

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second
summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil!

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a
fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you
don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are
frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting
information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants
that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't
wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this
age-old technique below.

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When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely
still possible.

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Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on March 2 (at AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, TX climate station,
elevation 669 feet).

Based on Frost Dates

Crop Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Start Seeds Last Date to
Start Seeds Indoors Seedlings
Outdoors Plant
or Transplants
Jan 6-20 Feb 10-24 Feb 3-10
Arugula Oct 29
Jan 11-20 Feb 9-10
Feb 10-24
Feb 17-Mar 2
Asparagus N/A N/A Mar 2
Feb 25-Mar 2
Jan 20-Feb 3 Mar 16-30 Mar 16-30
Basil Oct 15
Jan 20-25 Mar 16-25
Mar 16-25
Feb 17-Mar
2 Feb 3-10
Beets N/A Mar 16
Feb 25-Mar Feb 3-8
2
Dec 23-Jan 6 Mar 16-23
Bell Peppers N/A Sep 3
Dec 23-26 Mar 16-23
Jan 20-Feb 3 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-23
Bok Choy Apr 13
Jan 20-25 Mar 16-23
Mar 16-23
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 6-20 Feb 3-10
Broccoli 2 Sep 24
Jan 11-20 Feb 9-10
Feb 17-24
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 3-10
Brussels Sprouts 2 Aug 20
Jan 20-25 Feb 9-10
Feb 17-24
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 6-20 Feb 3-10
Cabbage 2 Aug 13
Jan 11-20 Feb 9-10
Feb 17-24

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 Based on Frost Dates

Crop Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Start Seeds Last Date to
Start Seeds Indoors Seedlings
Outdoors Plant
or Transplants
Feb 10-24 Mar 2-16 Mar 9-16
Cantaloupes Aug 20
Feb 10-24 Mar 10-16 Mar 10-16
Feb 3-17
Carrots N/A N/A Sep 17
Feb 3-8
Feb 24-Mar
Jan 20-Feb 3
Cauliflower 9 N/A Sep 17
Jan 20-25
Feb 24
Dec 9-23 Mar 9-23
Celery Mar 2 Sep 17
Dec 12-23
Mar 10-23
Jan 6-20 Feb 10-17 Feb 10-17
Chives Oct 1
Jan 11-20 Feb 10-17 Feb 10-17
Mar 2-16
Cilantro (Coriander) N/A N/A Mar 23
Mar 10-16
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 10-17
Collards 2 Sep 17
Jan 20-25 Feb 10-17
Feb 17-24
Feb 10-17 Mar 9-23 Mar 16-23
Cucumbers Sep 17
Feb 10-17 Mar 16-23
Mar 10-23
Feb 24-Mar 16
Dill N/A N/A Feb 24, Mar 10- Oct 1
16
Mar 16-23
Dry Beans N/A N/A Aug 20
Mar 16-23
Jan 6-20 Mar 16-23
Eggplants N/A Sep 17
Jan 11-20
Mar 16-23
Feb 3-10
Fava Beans N/A N/A Mar 16
Feb 9-10
Jan 20-Feb 3 Mar 9-16 Mar 2-16
Fennel Sep 10
Jan 20-25 Mar 10-16 Mar 10-16
Mar 9-30
Green Beans N/A N/A Sep 17
Mar 10-25

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 Based on Frost Dates

Crop Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Start Seeds Last Date to
Start Seeds Indoors Seedlings
Outdoors Plant
or Transplants
Feb 10-17 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-23
Honeydew Melons Aug 27
Feb 10-17 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-23

Dec 23-Jan 6 Mar 16-23

Jalapeño Peppers N/A
Dec 23-26 Mar 16-23
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 6-20 Feb 3-10
Kale 2 Mar 16
Jan 11-20 Feb 9-10
Feb 17-24
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 10-17 Feb 3-10
Kohlrabi Mar 16
Jan 20-25 Feb 10-17 Feb 9-10

Dec 23-Jan 6 Feb 10-24

Leeks N/A Aug 13
Dec 23-26
Feb 10-24
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 10-17 Feb 3-10
Lettuce Mar 16
Jan 20-25 Feb 10-17 Feb 9-10
Mustard Greens N/A N/A N/A
Feb 3-17 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-30
Okra Sep 17
Feb 9-17 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-25

Feb 3-17
Onions N/A N/A Aug 20
Feb 3-8
Dec 23-Jan 20
Mar 9-23
Oregano Dec 23-26, Jan 11- N/A Sep 17
20 Mar 10-23
Dec 23-Jan 6 Mar 9-23 Feb 3-Mar 9
Parsley Sep 10
Dec 23-26 Mar 10-23 Feb 9-24
Feb 3-10
Parsnips N/A N/A Aug 20
Feb 3-8
Mar 23-Apr 6
Peanuts N/A N/A
Mar 26-Apr 6
Feb 3-10
Peas N/A N/A Mar 16
Feb 9-10
Feb 3-17
Potatoes N/A N/A Sep 17
Feb 3-8

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 Based on Frost Dates

Crop Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Start Seeds Last Date to
Start Seeds Indoors Seedlings
Outdoors Plant
or Transplants
Feb 10-24 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-23
Pumpkins Aug 13
Feb 10-24 Mar 16-23 Mar 16-23
Feb 3-10
Radishes N/A N/A Oct 1
Feb 3-8
Dec 9-23 Mar 16-23
Rosemary N/A Oct 1
Dec 12-23 Mar 16-23
Jan 6-20 Mar 9-23
Sage N/A Sep 10
Jan 11-20 Mar 10-23
Feb 3-17
Salsify N/A N/A Aug 20
Feb 3-8
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 10-17 Feb 3-10
Spinach Mar 16
Jan 20-25 Feb 9-10
Feb 10-17
Mar 16-30
Sweet Corn N/A N/A Sep 10
Mar 16-25
Mar 16-30
Sweet Potatoes N/A N/A Aug 13
Mar 26-30
Feb 17-Mar
Jan 20-Feb 3 Feb 10-Mar 2
Swiss Chard 2 Mar 16
Jan 20-25 Feb 10-24
Feb 17-24
Dec 23-Jan 6 Mar 9-16
Thyme N/A Sep 3
Dec 23-26 Mar 10-16
Jan 20-Feb 3 Mar 16-30
Tomatillos N/A Sep 10
Jan 20-25 Mar 16-25
Jan 6-20 Mar 16-23
Tomatoes N/A Aug 27
Jan 11-20
Mar 16-23
Feb 3-10
Turnips N/A N/A Oct 29
Feb 3-8
Feb 10-24 Mar 16-23 Mar 9-16
Watermelons Aug 27
Feb 10-24 Mar 16-23 Mar 10-16

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 Based on Frost Dates

Crop Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Start Seeds Last Date to
Start Seeds Indoors Seedlings
Outdoors Plant
or Transplants
Feb 10-17 Mar 9-23 Mar 16-23
Winter Squash Aug 6
Feb 10-17 Mar 16-23
Mar 10-23
Zucchini (Summer Feb 10-17 Mar 9-23 Mar 16-23
Sep 24
Squash) Feb 10-17 Mar 10-23 Mar 16-23

Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on November 26 (at AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY, TX climate
station).

Based on Frost Dates

Crop
Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds Outdoors Transplant Average Days to Maturity Frost Tolerance
Oct 8-Nov 12
Arugula N/A 40 Frost-hardy
Oct 8-17, Nov 1-12
Sep 3-Oct 1
Beets N/A 50 Frost-tolerant
Sep 18-Oct 1
Sep 17-Oct 8
Bok Choy N/A 50 Frost-tolerant
Sep 17, Oct 2-8
Aug 27-Sep 3 Sep 17-Oct 1
Broccoli 60 Frost-tolerant
Sep 2-3 Sep 17
Aug 6-20
Brussels Sprouts N/A 100 Frost-hardy
Aug 6-19
Aug 27-Sep 3 Sep 17-24
Cabbage 90 Frost-tolerant
Sep 2-3 Sep 17
Carrots Sep 10-17 N/A 70 Frost-tolerant
Sep 3-10
Cauliflower Aug 20-27 75 Frost-tolerant
Sep 3-10
Sep 3-Oct 1
Chives N/A 70 Frost-tolerant
Sep 3-17
Aug 27-Sep 10
Fennel N/A 80 Tender
Sep 2-10

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 Based on Frost Dates
Crop
Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds Outdoors Transplant Average Days to Maturity Frost Tolerance
Dec 10-24
Garlic N/A 120 Frost-hardy
Dec 16-24
Sep 10-24
Green Beans N/A 55 Tender
Sep 10-17
Sep 17-Oct 1
Kale N/A 60 Frost-hardy
Sep 17
Sep 24-Oct 15
Kohlrabi N/A 45 Frost-tolerant
Oct 2-15
Sep 17-Oct 1
Lettuce N/A 60 Frost-tolerant
Sep 17
Sep 24-Oct 15
Mustard Greens N/A 45 Tender
Oct 2-15
Sep 17-Oct 1
Peas N/A 55 Tender
Sep 17
Oct 15-29
Radishes N/A 25 Frost-tolerant
Oct 18-29
Oct 8-29
Spinach N/A 30 Frost-hardy
Oct 8-17
Sep 17-Oct 1
Swiss Chard N/A 60 Frost-tolerant
Sep 17
Sep 24-Oct 8
Turnips N/A 50 Frost-tolerant
Sep 24-Oct 1

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