When to Plant Horehound in Foard County, TX
Horehound is a woolly, drought-tolerant perennial herb traditionally used for cough remedies and candy. It has a distinctive bitter, menthol-like flavor.
Foard County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 24 and the first fall frost is November 11, giving you a growing season of approximately 232 days.
At an elevation of 1,496 feet, Foard County receives approximately 57.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Horehound during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Horehound root diseases.
Foard County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Horehound Planting Timeline — Foard County, TX
Horehound Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Transplant Outdoors | March 31 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Harvest | June 16 | Jun 16 – Aug 11 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | Transplant Outdoors |
| April | Transplant Outdoors |
| May | — |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low — drought tolerant
📅 Days to Maturity
75–90 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–8 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 8a
📆 Growing Season
232 days in Foard County
Growing Tips for Foard County
Direct sow or start from divisions. Thrives in poor, dry soil. Harvest stems just before flowering. Deadhead to prevent aggressive self-seeding. Very drought-tolerant once established.
Companion Planting
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Horehound in Foard County, TX?
Foard County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 24. Plan your Horehound planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Foard County, TX?
Foard County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 24 and first fall frost is November 11.
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A 22-page printable planner built for Foard County (Zone 8a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.