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Planting calendar for Austin

Last frost around February 9, first frost around December 13: about 307 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 9
First frost: December 13
Frost-free days: 307

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Carrot
Parsnip
Radish
Potato
Turnip
Lettuce
Spinach
Swiss chard
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
14 more in the year table

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Austin. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Austin, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Mint	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RaspberryWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 16 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 25; Under cover Feb 16 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 25
Under cover: Feb 16 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 24; Under cover Feb 15 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 24
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 20 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 24; Under cover Feb 20 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 24
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 2 to Oct 13; Under cover Feb 15 to May 23, and Jul 5 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 2 to Oct 13
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 23, and Jul 5 to Nov 10
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 2 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 15 to May 23, and Jul 5 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 2 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 23, and Jul 5 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 15 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 10 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 10 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 15, and Aug 2 to Sep 28
Under cover: Feb 10 to May 13, and Jul 5 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 25 to Apr 21; Under cover Jul 28 to May 19

Sow outdoors: Aug 25 to Apr 21
Under cover: Jul 28 to May 19
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 25, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Aug 17 to Oct 30, and Dec 17 to Apr 26; Under cover Jul 20 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to Oct 30, and Dec 17 to Apr 26
Under cover: Jul 20 to May 24
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around September 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 25 to Mar 29; Under cover Jul 28 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 25 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jul 28 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 25, ready around November 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 10 to Mar 30, and Sep 18 to Dec 3; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Mar 30, and Sep 18 to Dec 3
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around January 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 31 to Mar 8; Under cover Aug 3 to Apr 5

Plant outdoors: Aug 31 to Mar 8
Under cover: Aug 3 to Apr 5
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 31, ready around October 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Sep 13 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to Apr 7; Under cover Aug 16 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 13 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to Apr 7
Under cover: Aug 16 to May 5
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on September 13, ready around October 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 24 to Mar 23; Under cover Aug 27 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Sep 24 to Mar 23
Under cover: Aug 27 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 24, ready around November 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 24 to Mar 23; Under cover Aug 27 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Sep 24 to Mar 23
Under cover: Aug 27 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 24, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Aug 8 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to May 24; Under cover Jul 11 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to May 24
Under cover: Jul 11 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around September 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 24 to Mar 23; Under cover Aug 27 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Sep 24 to Mar 23
Under cover: Aug 27 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on September 24, ready around October 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 31 to Mar 12; Under cover Aug 3 to Apr 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 31 to Mar 12
Under cover: Aug 3 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 31, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 10 to Apr 25, and Aug 17 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 10 to May 23, and Jul 20 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 25, and Aug 17 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 10 to May 23, and Jul 20 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 10 to May 10, and Aug 2 to Oct 10; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 7, and Jul 5 to Nov 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 10, and Aug 2 to Oct 10
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 7, and Jul 5 to Nov 7
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 18 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 21 to Feb 7

Sow outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 21 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 18, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 18 to Oct 26, and Dec 7 to Mar 30; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Sep 18 to Oct 26, and Dec 7 to Mar 30
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 18, ready around November 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 25 to Mar 3; Under cover Jul 28 to Mar 31

Plant outdoors: Aug 25 to Mar 3
Under cover: Jul 28 to Mar 31
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 25, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 18 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 21 to Feb 7

Plant outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 21 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 18, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 20 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to Apr 28
Under cover: Jul 20 to May 26
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Aug 8 to May 24; Under cover Jul 11 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to May 24
Under cover: Jul 11 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around September 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 25 to Mar 26; Under cover Jul 28 to Apr 23

Plant outdoors: Aug 25 to Mar 26
Under cover: Jul 28 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 25, ready around November 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 31 to Apr 24; Under cover Aug 3 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Aug 31 to Apr 24
Under cover: Aug 3 to May 22
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 31, ready around November 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 31 to Apr 11; Under cover Aug 3 to May 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 31 to Apr 11
Under cover: Aug 3 to May 9
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 31, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 18 to Mar 30; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Sep 18 to Mar 30
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 18, ready around November 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 31 to Mar 13; Under cover Aug 3 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 31 to Mar 13
Under cover: Aug 3 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 31, ready around December 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Aug 25 to Nov 8, and Nov 24 to Apr 26; Under cover Jul 28 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Aug 25 to Nov 8, and Nov 24 to Apr 26
Under cover: Jul 28 to May 24
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 25, ready around October 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Jan 30 to Mar 23, and Sep 24 to Nov 25; Under cover Jan 2 to Apr 20, and Aug 27 to Dec 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 23, and Sep 24 to Nov 25
Under cover: Jan 2 to Apr 20, and Aug 27 to Dec 23
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around March 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 9 to May 11, and Aug 2 to Oct 14; Under cover Jan 12 to Jun 8, and Jul 5 to Nov 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to May 11, and Aug 2 to Oct 14
Under cover: Jan 12 to Jun 8, and Jul 5 to Nov 11
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on February 9, ready around April 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Aug 17 to May 13; Under cover Jul 20 to Jun 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to May 13
Under cover: Jul 20 to Jun 10
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Sep 24 to Mar 23; Under cover Aug 27 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Sep 24 to Mar 23
Under cover: Aug 27 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on September 24, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Aug 2 to Nov 3, and Nov 29 to Mar 29; Under cover Jul 5 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 2 to Nov 3, and Nov 29 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jul 5 to Apr 26
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Aug 8 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 11 to Apr 10

Plant outdoors: Aug 8 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 11 to Apr 10
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Austin

When is the last frost in Austin?

On average around February 9, and the first autumn frost comes around December 13. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Austin?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 16 to Apr 10, and Aug 2 to Sep 25, or under cover Feb 16 to May 8, and Jul 5 to Oct 23.

What can I sow in Austin in November?

Outdoors: carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint, strawberry. Under cover: zucchini, beet, green bean, pea, basil, chives.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work