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Baylor County, TX — Planting Guide

Baylor County is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 21 and the first fall frost is November 15, giving you a growing season of approximately 239 days.

At an elevation of 2,365 ft, Baylor County receives approximately 56.1 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 92°F with winter lows around 32°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8a (10°F to 15°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 21

🍂 First Frost

November 15

📅 Growing Season

239 days

⛰️ Elevation

2,365 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

56.1 in

Baylor County, TX Long season
239 days
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Last Spring Frost March 21
➔ 239 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 15

Baylor County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 21 First Frost: Nov 15

Soil & Growing Conditions in Baylor County

Soil Type

Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

With 56.1 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

239-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Baylor County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Baylor County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 80–100
Amaranth Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 4 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 120–180
Arugula Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 7 — Sep 6 May 2 – May 30 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jul 11 – Sep 5 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 28 — — Jun 27 – Aug 15 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Broccoli Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 20 – Aug 15 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 8 85–110
Cabbage Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Jul 18 60–100
Calabash Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 4 — Aug 8 – Sep 19 120–150
Carrots — Mar 7 — Sep 6 May 9 – Jun 13 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 18 55–100
Celeriac Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jul 4 – Aug 8 100–120
Celery Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 13 – Aug 8 80–120
Celtuce Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Chard Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 4 50–60
Chayote Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 13 – Jul 25 80–110
Chicory Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Jul 4 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 18 55–75
Corn — Mar 28 — — May 30 – Jul 25 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 28 — — May 30 – Jul 11 60–90
Cress Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 4 – Apr 25 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 45–60
Crosne — Mar 7 — Sep 6 Aug 8 – Oct 10 150–200
Cucumber Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 25 50–70
Daikon — Mar 7 — Sep 6 May 2 – May 30 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 80–100
Edamame — Mar 28 — — Jun 13 – Jul 25 75–100
Eggplant Jan 17 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 15 65–85
Endive Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 9 – Jun 13 45–65
Escarole Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 6 – Jul 18 75–100
Fennel Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 4 Jan 3 – Jun 20 90–240
Ginger Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Dec 5 – Dec 19 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 28 — — May 23 – Jul 18 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 4 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 17 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Sep 19 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 18 – Aug 22 100–120
Jicama Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Aug 8 – Oct 17 120–180
Kabocha Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 1 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 9 – Jun 6 45–60
Kale Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 11 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 28 — — Jun 27 – Aug 1 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 9 – Jun 13 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – May 30 35–50
Leeks Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 20 – Sep 5 90–150
Lentils Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 13 – Jul 25 80–110
Lettuce Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jul 4 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 28 — — May 30 – Jul 11 60–90
Loofah Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 18 – Sep 19 100–150
Luffa Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Sep 19 90–150
Mache Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jun 27 55–70
Melon Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 1 70–100
Microgreens Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Mar 28 – Apr 25 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 May 9 – Jul 4 50–70
Mizuna Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – May 23 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jun 20 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jun 27 55–70
Okra Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 25 50–65
Onion Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – May 30 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 7 — Sep 6 Jun 20 – Aug 1 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 45–60
Peas Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 11 55–70
Peppers Jan 17 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 25 55–70
Potatoes Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 85–120
Purslane Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Radicchio Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Jun 27 60–80
Radish — Mar 7 — Sep 6 Apr 4 – Apr 25 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 11 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 6 – Jul 18 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 7 — Sep 6 May 30 – Jul 4 80–100
Salsify — Mar 7 — Sep 6 Jun 20 – Aug 1 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 30 – Jul 25 70–110
Scallions Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 60–80
Shallot Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Shiso Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 25 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 25 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 11 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 28 — — Jun 20 – Aug 15 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 1 85–100
Spinach Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jul 25 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 4 — Jul 25 – Sep 19 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 28 — — May 30 – Jul 11 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 Apr 25 – May 30 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–85
Turmeric Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Dec 5 – Dec 19 240–300
Turnip — Mar 7 — Sep 6 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Watercress Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Watermelon Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 1 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 28 — — May 23 – Jul 18 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Jul 11 55–80
Zucchini Feb 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jul 18 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Baylor County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Baylor County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 11 — Jul 11 – Oct 24 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 11 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 11 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 11 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 11 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 11 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 11 — Jul 4 – Aug 15 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 11 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 11 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 11 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 11 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 11 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 11 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 11 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 11 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 11 — Jul 11 – Dec 26 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Baylor County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Baylor County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 — 365–730
Anise Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Jun 13 – Aug 29 90–120
Basil Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Aug 1 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Sep 12 90–120
Borage Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 May 9 – Jun 27 50–60
Caraway Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 1 60–80
Chamomile Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Chervil Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 40–60
Chives — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Cilantro Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Cumin Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Jun 27 – Aug 29 100–120
Dill Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 40–60
Epazote Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jul 18 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Sep 12 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 28 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Jul 18 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 20 – Sep 19 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Mint — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Parsley Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 May 16 – Jul 18 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Nov 7 80–180
Rue — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 70–90
Sage — — Mar 28 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 75–90
Savory — — Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 50–70
Sorrel Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 14 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Jun 27 40–60
Stevia Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 31 Mar 28 Apr 4 — May 30 – Aug 1 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Nov 7 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Baylor County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Baylor County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 9 – Sep 26 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 11 Nov 8 – Nov 29 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 20 Oct 4 – Nov 1 90–120
Astilbe Jan 24 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Jul 18 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Feb 7 Mar 7 Sep 20 May 9 – Aug 22 60–90
Begonias Jan 10 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 24 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 24 — Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 60–90
Calendula — Feb 7 Mar 7 Sep 6 Apr 25 – Sep 5 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 20 Nov 29 – Mar 7 60–90
Celosia Feb 21 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 16 – Oct 10 60–90
Columbine Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 24 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Oct 17 60–80
Cosmos Feb 21 Mar 7 Mar 7 — May 16 – Oct 3 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 18 Sep 20 – Oct 11 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 11 Sep 20 – Oct 18 20–40
Dahlias Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 31 70–120
Daylily Jan 24 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 60–90
Dianthus Jan 24 Feb 7 Feb 14 — Apr 4 – Jun 20 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 70–90
Foxglove Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 4 Nov 1 – Nov 29 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 31 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Nov 7 70–100
Geraniums Jan 10 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 31 70–100
Hostas Jan 17 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 3 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 18 Oct 11 – Nov 1 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 17 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 3 90–150
Impatiens Jan 24 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 13 60–100
Larkspur — Feb 21 — Sep 6 May 2 – Aug 8 60–90
Lavender Jan 17 — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Sep 12 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 21 — May 30 – Sep 19 70–120
Lobelia Jan 24 — Feb 14 — Apr 11 – Jun 6 70–80
Lupine Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 75–100
Marigolds Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 9 – Sep 12 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 21 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 9 – Oct 10 55–65
Pansy Jan 10 — Mar 7 Sep 6 May 2 – Aug 8 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 21 — May 16 – Jun 13 90–120
Petunia Jan 24 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 3 70–90
Phlox Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 8 80–110
Portulaca Feb 21 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 2 – Sep 26 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 20 Oct 4 – Nov 8 90–120
Roses Jan 17 — Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 90–180
Salvia Jan 24 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 24 — Mar 21 — Jul 11 – Oct 3 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 10 Feb 14 Mar 7 Sep 6 May 16 – Sep 5 70–100
Sunflower Feb 28 Mar 14 Mar 14 — Jun 6 – Oct 10 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 7 Feb 14 Mar 7 Sep 20 Apr 18 – Aug 8 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 13 Nov 22 – Feb 14 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 18 Oct 4 – Nov 1 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 10 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–90
Yarrow Jan 24 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Oct 17 60–90
Zinnia Feb 21 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Baylor County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Baylor County, TX?

Baylor County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Baylor County, TX?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Baylor County falls around March 21. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Baylor County, TX?

The median first fall frost in Baylor County arrives around November 15. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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