When to Plant Cress in Texas

Q: When should I plant Cress in Texas?

Planting dates for Cress in Texas vary by zone. Texas spans zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.

Garden cress is one of the fastest-growing edibles, producing peppery sprouts in as little as two weeks. It is excellent for microgreens and garnishes.

Texas spans USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Cress Planting Calendar for Texas

▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 27	Feb 27 – Mar 13
Transplant Outdoors	April 3	Apr 3 – Apr 17
Direct Sow	March 20	Mar 20 – Apr 10
Harvest	April 17	Apr 17 – May 8
Fall Sowing	August 16	Aug 16 – Aug 30

▸ Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 18	Feb 18 – Mar 4
Transplant Outdoors	March 25	Mar 25 – Apr 8
Direct Sow	March 11	Mar 11 – Apr 1
Harvest	April 8	Apr 8 – Apr 29
Fall Sowing	August 23	Aug 23 – Sep 6

▸ Zone 7b ~235 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 18 · First frost: November 8 · 235 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 11	Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Outdoors	March 18	Mar 18 – Apr 1
Direct Sow	March 4	Mar 4 – Mar 25
Harvest	April 1	Apr 1 – Apr 22
Fall Sowing	August 30	Aug 30 – Sep 13

▸ Zone 8a ~255 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 8 · First frost: November 18 · 255 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	February 1	Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Outdoors	March 8	Mar 8 – Mar 22
Direct Sow	February 22	Feb 22 – Mar 15
Harvest	March 22	Mar 22 – Apr 12
Fall Sowing	September 9	Sep 9 – Sep 23

▸ Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 21	Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Outdoors	February 25	Feb 25 – Mar 11
Direct Sow	February 11	Feb 11 – Mar 4
Harvest	March 11	Mar 11 – Apr 1
Fall Sowing	September 19	Sep 19 – Oct 3

▸ Zone 9a ~303 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 10 · First frost: December 10 · 303 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	January 13	Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Outdoors	February 10	Feb 10 – Feb 24
Direct Sow	January 20	Jan 20 – Feb 10
Harvest	February 24	Feb 24 – Mar 17
Fall Sowing	October 15	Oct 15 – Oct 29

▸ Zone 9b ~329 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 25 · First frost: December 20 · 329 day season

Activity	When	Date Range
Start Indoors	December 28	Dec 28 – Jan 11
Transplant Outdoors	January 25	Jan 25 – Feb 8
Direct Sow	January 4	Jan 4 – Jan 25
Harvest	February 8	Feb 8 – Mar 1
Fall Sowing	October 25	Oct 25 – Nov 8

Growing Tips for Texas

Sow seeds thickly on moist soil or paper towels. Keep moist and harvest when 2-3 inches tall. Succession sow every few days for continuous supply. Grows well indoors year-round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cress in Texas?

Planting dates for Cress in Texas depend on your USDA zone. Texas spans zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Texas for planting?

Texas contains USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

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