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When to Plant Microgreens in Hardeman County, TX

Microgreens are young seedlings of vegetables and herbs harvested at the cotyledon or first true leaf stage. They pack concentrated flavors and nutrients in a tiny package.

Hardeman County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost is November 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 222 days.

At an elevation of 2,010 feet, Hardeman County receives approximately 47.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89ยฐF, providing good warmth for Microgreens during the growing season.

Hardeman County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
222 days
Last Spring Frost March 30
222 growing days
First Fall Frost November 7

Hardeman County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.3

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (184 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 16 Transplant: Mar 23 🍅 Harvest: Mar 30 – Apr 27
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (187 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 23 Transplant: Mar 30 🍅 Harvest: Apr 6 – May 4
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (184 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 11 Transplant: Apr 15 🍅 Harvest: Apr 22 – May 20

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.9″/week
You supply
0.5″/week
Watering frequency 1-2 times/week
Season total 938 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Microgreens needs ~234 GDD — county provides 3,718 GDD Excellent fit

Microgreens Planting Timeline โ€” Hardeman County, TX

Microgreens Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 23 Feb 23 โ€“ Mar 9
Transplant Outdoors March 30 Mar 30 โ€“ Apr 13
Direct Sow March 16 Mar 16 โ€“ Apr 6
Fall Sowing August 29 Aug 29 โ€“ Sep 12
Harvest April 6 Apr 6 โ€“ May 4

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 2" apart ยท Rows 6" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow Harvest
May Harvest
June โ€”
July โ€”
August Fall Sowing
September Fall Sowing
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

7โ€“21 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7b

Growing Season

222 days

Growing Tips for Hardeman County

Sow seeds densely on shallow trays of moist growing medium. Cover until germination, then provide light. Harvest with scissors when 1-3 inches tall. Grow year-round indoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Microgreens in Hardeman County, TX?

Hardeman County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 30. Plan your Microgreens planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Hardeman County, TX?

Hardeman County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 30 and first fall frost is November 7.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Hardeman County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.