Kinney County, TX — Planting Guide
Kinney County is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is February 22 and the first fall frost is November 30, giving you a growing season of approximately 281 days.
At an elevation of 1,375 ft, Kinney County receives approximately 52.2 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 101°F with winter lows around 37°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.
🌡️ Zone
9a (20°F to 25°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
February 22
🍂 First Frost
November 30
📅 Growing Season
281 days
⛰️ Elevation
1,375 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
52.2 in
Kinney County, TX
Year-round
281 days
Last Spring Frost
February 22
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281 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 30
Kinney County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 9a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Feb 22
First Frost: Nov 30
Soil & Growing Conditions in Kinney County
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
With 52.2 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
281-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 Kinney County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Kinney County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Jun 28 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 20 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 24 – Jul 19 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 23 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Jun 7 – Jul 12 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 17 – Jul 12 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 7 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 13 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – May 17 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Jun 28 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 3 – Jun 28 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Jun 28 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 17 – Jun 28 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 12 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 12 – May 17 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – May 17 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 10 – Jun 21 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 19 | Jan 18 – Jul 5 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Nov 1 – Dec 27 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 20 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Aug 16 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 13 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 12 – May 10 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 12 – May 17 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 3 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 24 – Aug 9 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – Jun 7 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Aug 16 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jun 28 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Apr 12 – Jun 7 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – May 24 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 24 – Jul 12 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 3 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 19 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 10 – Jun 21 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 3 – Jun 28 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – May 17 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jun 7 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | May 24 – Jul 12 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 1 | — | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 3 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Nov 1 – Dec 27 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 1 | — | Oct 5 | Mar 15 – Apr 19 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Oct 5 | Apr 5 – May 10 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jun 28 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 1 | — | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Aug 30 – Dec 27 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 11 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Kinney County
24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Kinney County.
Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 20 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Jun 21 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Mar 8 | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 80–110 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Mar 8 | — | Jun 7 – Jan 3 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Kinney County
37 herbs that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Kinney County.
Show all 37 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | May 17 – Aug 2 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Apr 12 – May 31 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 5 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 28 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 28 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 31 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 12 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jun 21 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 12 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 17 – Aug 16 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 12 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 15 | Oct 5 | Mar 29 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 11 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Jul 12 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 1 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 11 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Kinney County
49 flowers that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Kinney County.
Show all 49 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Jan 11 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 – Sep 20 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Nov 2 | Nov 30 – Dec 21 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Oct 5 | Oct 12 – Nov 9 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Dec 28 | Jan 25 | Sep 21 | Mar 22 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Dec 14 | — | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Sep 6 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Dec 28 | Jan 25 | Sep 7 | Mar 8 – Jul 12 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 7 | Nov 16 – Mar 22 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Jan 25 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 12 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 – Sep 6 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Jan 25 | Jan 25 | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 – Sep 20 | 60–90 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Nov 2 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | — | Feb 22 | Feb 22 | — | May 3 – Nov 1 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Dec 28 | Dec 28 | Dec 28 | — | Feb 15 – Apr 19 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Sep 6 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 19 | Nov 2 – Nov 30 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Jan 11 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Oct 18 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Dec 14 | — | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Feb 22 | Feb 22 | — | May 3 – Nov 1 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Nov 2 | Nov 2 – Nov 23 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Aug 9 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Oct 4 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 – May 3 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 21 | Nov 30 – Mar 22 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Jul 26 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Jul 26 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Dec 28 | — | Dec 28 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | 70–80 |
| Marigolds | Jan 18 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 – Sep 6 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | — | Mar 29 – Sep 27 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Dec 14 | — | Jan 25 | Sep 7 | Mar 15 – Jun 14 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Sep 20 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Jun 14 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Jan 25 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 – Oct 4 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Oct 5 | Oct 19 – Nov 16 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 – Oct 4 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Dec 28 | — | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 – Sep 27 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Dec 28 | — | Feb 8 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Dec 28 | Jan 25 | Sep 7 | Mar 29 – Jul 26 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | — | Apr 26 – Sep 27 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Dec 28 | Jan 25 | Sep 21 | Mar 1 – Jun 14 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 21 | Nov 30 – Jan 25 | 65–85 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Dec 14 | — | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Dec 28 | Feb 8 | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 – Sep 27 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Kinney County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Kinney County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Kinney County, TX?
Kinney 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 Kinney County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Kinney County falls around February 22. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Kinney County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Kinney County arrives around November 30. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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