Montgomery County, TX — Planting Guide
Montgomery County is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is February 18 and the first fall frost is December 1, giving you a growing season of approximately 286 days.
At an elevation of 180 ft, Montgomery County receives approximately 62.1 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 96°F with winter lows around 41°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.
🌡️ Zone
9a (20°F to 25°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
February 18
🍂 First Frost
December 1
📅 Growing Season
286 days
⛰️ Elevation
180 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
62.1 in
Montgomery County, TX
Year-round
286 days
Last Spring Frost
February 18
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286 growing days
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First Fall Frost
December 1
Montgomery 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 18
First Frost: Dec 1
Soil & Growing Conditions in Montgomery County
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
With 62.1 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
286-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 Montgomery County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Montgomery County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Jun 24 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – Jun 3 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 20 – Jul 15 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 1 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 17 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jul 8 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – Jun 3 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 3 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 9 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jun 24 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – Jun 3 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – May 13 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Jun 24 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 17 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 24 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Jul 1 – Sep 2 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Jun 24 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Feb 25 | — | — | May 13 – Jun 24 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 8 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 – May 13 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – May 13 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 6 – Jun 17 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 | Jan 19 – Jul 6 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Oct 28 – Dec 23 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Aug 12 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 9 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jun 24 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 – May 6 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 1 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 – May 13 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 20 – Aug 5 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jun 24 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Jun 3 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 12 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 12 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 20 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jun 24 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 – Jun 3 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – May 20 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 20 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 20 – Jul 8 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jun 24 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 15 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – May 27 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 6 – Jun 17 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Apr 22 – May 27 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jun 24 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 29 – Jun 24 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – May 13 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | May 20 – Jul 8 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jun 24 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 – Jun 17 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Oct 28 – Dec 23 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 28 | — | Oct 6 | Mar 11 – Apr 15 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 18 | Oct 6 | Apr 1 – May 6 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jun 24 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Feb 25 | — | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Aug 26 – Dec 23 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 7 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 3 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Montgomery County
24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Montgomery County.
Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jun 3 – Sep 16 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Mar 4 | — | May 13 – Jun 17 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Mar 4 | — | May 13 – Jul 8 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Mar 4 | — | May 27 – Jul 8 | 80–110 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Mar 4 | — | Jun 3 – Dec 30 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Montgomery County
37 herbs that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Montgomery County.
Show all 37 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | May 13 – Jul 29 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 12 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Apr 8 – May 27 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 1 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 24 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | May 27 – Jul 29 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 24 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 12 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 13 – Jul 8 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 8 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jun 17 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 8 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | May 13 – Aug 12 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Apr 15 – Jun 17 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 8 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 13 – Jul 8 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 17 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Oct 6 | Mar 25 – May 27 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Apr 29 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 7 | Feb 25 | Feb 25 | — | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Feb 25 | — | May 6 – Jul 8 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Feb 25 | — | Jul 1 – Oct 7 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Montgomery County
49 flowers that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Montgomery County.
Show all 49 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Jan 7 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 1 – Sep 16 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Nov 3 | Dec 1 – Dec 22 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Oct 6 | Oct 13 – Nov 10 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Dec 24 | Jan 21 | Sep 22 | Mar 18 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Dec 10 | — | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 2 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Dec 24 | Jan 21 | Sep 8 | Mar 4 – Jul 8 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Nov 17 – Mar 23 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Jan 21 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 8 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 1 – Sep 2 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | — | Apr 1 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Nov 3 | Oct 20 – Nov 10 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | — | Feb 18 | Feb 18 | — | Apr 29 – Oct 28 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Dec 24 | Dec 24 | Dec 24 | — | Feb 11 – Apr 15 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 2 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 20 | Nov 3 – Dec 1 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Jan 7 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Oct 14 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Dec 10 | — | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 – Oct 7 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Feb 18 | Feb 18 | — | Apr 29 – Oct 28 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Nov 3 | Nov 3 – Nov 24 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Aug 5 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 30 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Feb 4 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 22 | Dec 1 – Mar 23 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Jul 22 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Jul 22 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Dec 24 | — | Dec 24 | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | 70–80 |
| Marigolds | Jan 14 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 1 – Sep 2 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | — | Mar 25 – Sep 23 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Dec 10 | — | Jan 21 | Sep 8 | Mar 11 – Jun 10 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Jun 10 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Jan 21 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Mar 25 – Sep 30 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Oct 6 | Oct 20 – Nov 17 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 – Sep 30 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Dec 24 | — | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 – Sep 23 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Dec 24 | — | Feb 4 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Dec 24 | Jan 21 | Sep 8 | Mar 25 – Jul 22 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | — | Apr 22 – Sep 23 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Dec 24 | Jan 21 | Sep 22 | Feb 25 – Jun 10 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 22 | Dec 1 – Jan 26 | 65–85 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Dec 10 | — | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Dec 24 | Feb 4 | Feb 4 | — | Apr 1 – Aug 19 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Jan 21 | Jan 28 | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 – Sep 23 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Montgomery County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Montgomery County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Montgomery County, TX?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Montgomery County falls around February 18. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Montgomery County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Montgomery County arrives around December 1. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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