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Hays County, TX — Planting Guide

Hays County is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is March 6 and the first fall frost is November 22, giving you a growing season of approximately 261 days.

At an elevation of 3,119 ft, Hays County receives approximately 61.8 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 90°F with winter lows around 41°F. The predominant soil type is Clay.

🌡️ Zone

9a (20°F to 25°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 6

🍂 First Frost

November 22

📅 Growing Season

261 days

⛰️ Elevation

3,119 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

61.8 in

Hays County, TX Long season
261 days
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Last Spring Frost March 6
➔ 261 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 22

Hays County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 9a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 6 First Frost: Nov 22

Soil & Growing Conditions in Hays County

Soil Type

Clay

Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.

Watering Needs

With 61.8 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

261-day frost-free season

Your long season supports multiple successions and heat-demanding crops like melons, sweet potatoes, and peppers. Plant warm-season crops as soon as soil warms.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Hays County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Hays County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Jul 10 80–100
Amaranth Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Artichoke — — Mar 20 — Jul 24 – Oct 2 120–180
Arugula Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 30–50
Asparagus — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Beets — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Apr 10 – May 8 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 26 – Aug 21 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 13 — — Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Broccoli Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 8 – Jun 19 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 5 – Jul 31 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 85–110
Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 8 – Jul 3 60–100
Calabash Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Jul 31 80–120
Cardoon — — Mar 20 — Jul 24 – Sep 4 120–150
Carrots — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jul 3 55–100
Celeriac Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 19 – Jul 24 100–120
Celery Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 29 – Jul 24 80–120
Celtuce Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 8 – Jun 19 60–90
Chard Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jun 19 50–60
Chayote Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 29 – Jul 10 80–110
Chicory Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 8 – Jun 19 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Jul 10 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jul 3 55–75
Corn — Mar 13 — — May 15 – Jul 10 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 13 — — May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Cress Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Mar 20 – Apr 10 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 1 – May 29 45–60
Crosne — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Jul 17 – Sep 18 150–200
Cucumber Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Daikon — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Apr 10 – May 8 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Jul 10 80–100
Edamame — Mar 13 — — May 29 – Jul 10 75–100
Eggplant Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 24 65–85
Endive Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 24 – May 29 45–65
Escarole Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 22 – Jul 3 75–100
Fennel Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 11 Jan 10 – Jun 27 90–240
Ginger Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Nov 13 – Jan 8 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 13 — — May 8 – Jul 3 50–65
Horseradish — — Mar 20 — Jul 24 – Oct 2 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 22 – Aug 28 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 100–120
Jicama Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 120–180
Kabocha Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 10 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 24 – May 22 45–60
Kale Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jun 26 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 13 — — Jun 12 – Jul 17 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 24 – May 29 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – May 15 35–50
Leeks Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 5 – Aug 21 90–150
Lentils Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 29 – Jul 10 80–110
Lettuce Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 19 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 13 — — May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Loofah Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 100–150
Luffa Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Aug 28 90–150
Mache Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jun 5 55–70
Melon Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 10 70–100
Microgreens Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Mar 13 – Apr 10 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 24 – Jun 19 50–70
Mizuna Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – May 8 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jun 5 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jun 5 55–70
Okra Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 50–65
Onion Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 5 – Jul 24 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 15 40–55
Parsnip — Feb 13 — Sep 27 May 29 – Jul 10 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 1 – May 29 45–60
Peas Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jun 26 55–70
Peppers Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 55–70
Potatoes Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 31 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 85–120
Purslane Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Radicchio Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 8 – Jun 12 60–80
Radish — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Mar 13 – Apr 3 22–35
Romanesco Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 22 – Jul 3 75–100
Rutabaga — Feb 13 — Sep 27 May 8 – Jun 12 80–100
Salsify — Feb 13 — Sep 27 May 29 – Jul 10 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 15 – Jul 10 70–110
Scallions Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jun 19 60–80
Shallot Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Jun 5 – Jul 24 90–120
Shiso Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 May 1 – Jun 26 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 13 — — Jun 5 – Jul 31 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 10 85–100
Spinach Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 1 – Jul 3 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Jul 31 80–120
Sunchoke — — Mar 20 — Jul 10 – Sep 4 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 13 — — May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 10 – May 15 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–85
Turmeric Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Nov 13 – Jan 8 240–300
Turnip — Feb 13 — Sep 27 Mar 27 – May 1 40–60
Watercress Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Watermelon Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 10 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 13 — — May 8 – Jul 3 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Yam Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — Sep 11 – Jan 8 180–330
Yard Long Beans Jan 23 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jun 19 55–80
Zucchini Feb 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 — May 1 – Jun 26 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Hays County

24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Hays County.

Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Mar 20 — Jun 19 – Oct 2 90–180
Blackberries — — Mar 20 — — 365–730
Boysenberries — — Mar 20 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 3 70–90
Che Fruit — — Mar 20 — — 1095–1825
Dragon Fruit — — Mar 20 — — 365–730
Elderberries — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Mar 20 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 24 65–80
Guava — — Mar 20 — — 365–730
Honeydew — — Mar 20 — Jun 12 – Jul 24 80–110
Kiwi — — Mar 20 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Mar 20 — — 730–1825
Mulberries — — Mar 20 — — 730–1825
Passion Fruit — — Mar 20 — — 365–545
Pawpaw — — Mar 20 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Mar 20 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Mar 20 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Mar 20 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Mar 20 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Mar 20 — Jun 19 – Jan 15 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Hays County

37 herbs that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Hays County.

Show all 37 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Anise Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 May 29 – Aug 14 90–120
Basil Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 10 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Aug 28 90–120
Borage Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 24 – Jun 12 50–60
Caraway Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 17 60–80
Chamomile Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 May 1 – Jul 10 60–90
Chervil Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 40–60
Chives — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Cilantro Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Cumin Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Jun 12 – Aug 14 100–120
Dill Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 40–60
Epazote Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 1 – Jun 26 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 May 1 – Jul 10 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 13 — Jun 12 – Aug 28 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 13 — May 29 – Jul 24 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 24 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 3 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 24 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 29 – Aug 28 75–120
Marjoram — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Mint — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Parsley Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 May 1 – Jul 3 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Oct 23 80–180
Rue — — Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 24 70–90
Sage — — Mar 13 — May 29 – Jul 24 75–90
Savory — — Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Sorrel Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 27 Sep 27 Apr 10 – Jun 12 40–60
Stevia Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 13 — May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Jul 10 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 24 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 13 — Jul 17 – Oct 23 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Hays County

49 flowers that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Hays County.

Show all 49 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Jan 23 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 17 – Oct 2 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 25 Nov 22 – Dec 13 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 27 Oct 4 – Nov 1 90–120
Bachelor's Button — Jan 9 Feb 6 Sep 13 Apr 3 – Jul 24 60–90
Begonias Dec 26 — Feb 13 — Apr 24 – Oct 23 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — May 1 – Sep 18 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 9 — Feb 20 — Apr 10 – May 1 60–90
Calendula — Jan 9 Feb 6 Aug 30 Mar 20 – Jul 24 50–70
California Poppy — — — Aug 30 Nov 8 – Mar 14 60–90
Celosia Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 24 – Oct 30 60–90
Columbine Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 10 – May 1 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 17 – Sep 18 60–80
Cosmos Feb 6 Feb 6 Feb 6 — Apr 17 – Oct 2 60–90
Daffodils — — — Oct 25 Oct 11 – Nov 1 20–40
Dahlias — Mar 6 Mar 6 — May 15 – Nov 13 70–120
Daylily Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 16 60–90
Dianthus Jan 9 Jan 9 Jan 9 — Feb 27 – May 1 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — May 1 – Sep 18 70–90
Foxglove Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 10 – May 1 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 11 Oct 25 – Nov 22 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 23 Feb 20 Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 30 70–100
Geraniums Dec 26 — Feb 13 — Apr 24 – Oct 23 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 6 Mar 6 — May 15 – Nov 13 70–100
Hostas Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Aug 21 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 25 Oct 25 – Nov 15 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Aug 21 90–150
Impatiens Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 16 60–75
Irises — Division Feb 20 — Apr 10 – May 15 60–100
Larkspur — — — Sep 13 Nov 22 – Mar 14 60–90
Lavender Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Aug 7 90–120
Lilies — Division Feb 20 — May 1 – Aug 7 70–120
Lobelia Jan 9 — Jan 9 — Mar 6 – Apr 3 70–80
Marigolds Jan 30 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 17 – Sep 18 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 13 — Apr 10 – Oct 9 55–65
Pansy Dec 26 — Feb 6 Aug 30 Mar 27 – Jun 26 70–90
Petunia Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 2 70–90
Phlox Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — May 1 – Jun 26 80–110
Portulaca Feb 6 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 10 – Oct 16 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 27 Oct 11 – Nov 8 90–120
Roses Jan 9 — Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 16 90–180
Salvia Jan 9 — Feb 13 — Apr 24 – Oct 9 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 9 — Feb 20 — Jun 12 – Aug 21 60–90
Snapdragon — Jan 9 Feb 6 Aug 30 Apr 10 – Aug 7 70–100
Sunflower Feb 13 Feb 13 Feb 13 — May 8 – Oct 9 70–100
Sweet Alyssum — Jan 9 Feb 6 Sep 13 Mar 13 – Jun 26 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 13 Nov 22 – Jan 17 65–85
Vinca (Annual) Dec 26 — Feb 13 — Apr 24 – Oct 23 70–90
Yarrow Jan 9 Feb 20 Feb 20 — Apr 17 – Sep 4 60–90
Zinnia Feb 6 Feb 13 Feb 13 — Apr 24 – Oct 9 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Hays County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Hays County, TX?

Hays County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. 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 Hays County, TX?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Hays County falls around March 6. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

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

The median first fall frost in Hays County arrives around November 22. 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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