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Rains County, TX — Planting Guide

Rains County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 13 and the first fall frost is November 16, giving you a growing season of approximately 248 days.

At an elevation of 363 ft, Rains County receives approximately 66.1 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 95°F with winter lows around 40°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8b (15°F to 20°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 13

🍂 First Frost

November 16

📅 Growing Season

248 days

⛰️ Elevation

363 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

66.1 in

Rains County, TX Long season
248 days
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Last Spring Frost March 13
➔ 248 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 16

Rains County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8b Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 13 First Frost: Nov 16

Soil & Growing Conditions in Rains County

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.

Watering Needs

With 66.1 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

248-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 Rains County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Rains County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Jul 24 80–100
Amaranth Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Aug 14 90–120
Artichoke — — Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Oct 9 120–180
Arugula Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 30–50
Asparagus — — Mar 27 — — 730–1095
Beets — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 22 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jul 3 – Aug 28 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 10 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 20 — — Jun 19 – Aug 7 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 29 40–60
Broccoli Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 29 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 12 – Aug 7 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 85–110
Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 15 – Jul 10 60–100
Calabash Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 80–120
Cardoon — — Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Sep 11 120–150
Carrots — Feb 27 — Sep 7 May 1 – Jun 5 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 10 55–100
Celeriac Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 26 – Jul 31 100–120
Celery Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 5 – Jul 31 80–120
Celtuce Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 15 – Jun 26 60–90
Chard Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jun 26 50–60
Chayote Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Oct 9 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 5 – Jul 17 80–110
Chicory Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 15 – Jun 26 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jun 5 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Jul 24 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 10 55–75
Corn — Mar 20 — — May 22 – Jul 17 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 20 — — May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Cress Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Mar 27 – Apr 17 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 15 – Jun 12 45–60
Crosne — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Jul 31 – Oct 2 150–200
Cucumber Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 50–70
Daikon — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 22 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Jul 24 80–100
Edamame — Mar 20 — — Jun 5 – Jul 17 75–100
Eggplant Jan 9 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 65–85
Endive Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 1 – Jun 5 45–65
Escarole Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jun 5 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 29 – Jul 10 75–100
Fennel Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 10 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 5 Jan 4 – Jun 21 90–240
Ginger Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Nov 27 – Dec 11 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 20 — — May 15 – Jul 10 50–65
Horseradish — — Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Oct 9 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 9 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Sep 11 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jul 10 – Aug 14 100–120
Jicama Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Oct 9 120–180
Kabocha Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Jul 24 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 1 – May 29 45–60
Kale Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 20 — — Jun 19 – Jul 24 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 1 – Jun 5 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – May 22 35–50
Leeks Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 12 – Aug 28 90–150
Lentils Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 5 – Jul 17 80–110
Lettuce Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 26 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 20 — — May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Loofah Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jul 10 – Sep 11 100–150
Luffa Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Sep 11 90–150
Mache Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 29 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jun 19 55–70
Melon Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Jul 24 70–100
Microgreens Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Mar 20 – Apr 17 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 May 1 – Jun 26 50–70
Mizuna Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – May 15 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jun 12 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jun 19 55–70
Okra Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 50–65
Onion Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 22 40–55
Parsnip — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Jun 12 – Jul 24 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 15 – Jun 12 45–60
Peas Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 3 55–70
Peppers Jan 9 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 55–70
Potatoes Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Aug 14 85–120
Purslane Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 29 40–60
Radicchio Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 15 – Jun 19 60–80
Radish — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Mar 27 – Apr 17 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 3 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 29 – Jul 10 75–100
Rutabaga — Feb 27 — Sep 7 May 22 – Jun 26 80–100
Salsify — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Jun 12 – Jul 24 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 22 – Jul 17 70–110
Scallions Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jun 5 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 3 60–80
Shallot Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Jun 12 – Jul 31 90–120
Shiso Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 3 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 20 — — Jun 12 – Aug 7 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Jul 24 85–100
Spinach Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 15 – Jul 17 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 80–120
Sunchoke — — Mar 27 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 20 — — May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Aug 14 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 17 – May 22 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–85
Turmeric Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Nov 27 – Dec 11 240–300
Turnip — Feb 27 — Sep 7 Apr 10 – May 15 40–60
Watercress Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 13 Sep 7 Apr 24 – May 29 40–60
Watermelon Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Jul 24 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 20 — — May 15 – Jul 10 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Aug 14 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 3 55–80
Zucchini Feb 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 15 – Jul 10 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Rains County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Rains County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Oct 16 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 3 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 3 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 3 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 3 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 3 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Aug 7 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 3 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 3 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 3 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 3 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 3 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 3 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 3 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Dec 18 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Rains County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Rains County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 — 365–730
Anise Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Jun 5 – Aug 21 90–120
Basil Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 24 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 20 — Jun 19 – Sep 4 90–120
Borage Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 May 1 – Jun 19 50–60
Caraway Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 24 60–80
Chamomile Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 17 60–90
Chervil Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 40–60
Chives — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Cilantro Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Cumin Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Jun 19 – Aug 21 100–120
Dill Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 40–60
Epazote Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 15 – Jul 10 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 17 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 20 — Jun 19 – Sep 4 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 20 — Jun 5 – Jul 31 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 31 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 10 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 31 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — Jun 12 – Sep 11 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 31 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Mint — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Parsley Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 May 8 – Jul 10 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 20 — Jun 12 – Oct 30 80–180
Rue — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 31 70–90
Sage — — Mar 20 — Jun 5 – Jul 31 75–90
Savory — — Mar 20 — May 15 – Jul 10 50–70
Sorrel Feb 6 Feb 27 Mar 6 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Jun 19 40–60
Stevia Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 20 — May 22 – Jul 31 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 24 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 31 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 20 — Jul 24 – Oct 30 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Rains County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Rains County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Jan 30 Feb 27 Feb 27 — Apr 24 – Sep 25 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 19 Nov 16 – Dec 7 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 21 Sep 28 – Oct 26 90–120
Astilbe Jan 16 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 10 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Jan 23 Feb 20 Sep 21 Apr 24 – Aug 21 60–90
Begonias Jan 2 — Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 9 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 16 Feb 27 Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 16 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 16 — Mar 13 — May 1 – May 29 60–90
Calendula — Jan 23 Feb 20 Sep 7 Apr 10 – Sep 4 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 7 Nov 16 – Mar 8 60–90
Celosia Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 27 — May 1 – Oct 9 60–90
Columbine Jan 16 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 1 – May 29 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 16 Feb 27 Mar 13 — May 15 – Oct 9 60–80
Cosmos Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 20 — May 1 – Oct 2 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 19 Sep 21 – Oct 12 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 19 Sep 28 – Oct 26 20–40
Dahlias Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Nov 6 70–120
Daylily Jan 16 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 23 60–90
Dianthus Jan 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 — Mar 20 – May 29 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 16 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–90
Foxglove Jan 16 Mar 6 Mar 6 — Apr 24 – May 22 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 5 Oct 26 – Nov 30 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 30 Feb 27 Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 23 70–100
Geraniums Jan 2 — Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 9 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Nov 6 70–100
Hostas Jan 9 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Sep 25 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 19 Oct 12 – Nov 2 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 9 — Mar 6 — May 15 – Sep 18 90–150
Impatiens Jan 16 — Mar 6 — May 15 – Oct 16 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 6 — Apr 24 – May 29 60–100
Larkspur — — — Sep 7 Nov 16 – Mar 8 60–90
Lavender Jan 16 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Aug 28 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 6 — May 15 – Sep 4 70–120
Lobelia Jan 16 — Jan 30 — Mar 27 – May 8 70–80
Lupine Jan 16 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 1 – May 29 75–100
Marigolds Feb 6 Feb 27 Feb 27 — Apr 24 – Sep 11 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 27 — Apr 24 – Oct 9 55–65
Pansy Jan 2 — Feb 20 Sep 7 Apr 17 – Aug 7 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 13 — May 8 – Jun 5 90–120
Petunia Jan 16 — Mar 6 — May 15 – Oct 2 70–90
Phlox Jan 16 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Jul 31 80–110
Portulaca Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 27 — Apr 17 – Sep 25 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 21 Oct 5 – Nov 2 90–120
Roses Jan 9 — Mar 6 — May 15 – Oct 16 90–180
Salvia Jan 16 — Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 9 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 16 — Mar 13 — Jul 3 – Sep 25 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 2 Jan 30 Feb 20 Sep 7 May 1 – Sep 4 70–100
Sunflower Feb 20 Feb 27 Feb 27 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Jan 30 Jan 30 Feb 20 Sep 21 Apr 3 – Aug 7 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 14 Nov 23 – Feb 1 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 19 Oct 5 – Nov 2 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 2 — Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 9 70–90
Yarrow Jan 16 Feb 27 Mar 13 — May 15 – Oct 9 60–90
Zinnia Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 27 — May 8 – Oct 9 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Rains County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Rains County, TX?

Rains County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 Rains County, TX?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Rains County falls around March 13. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

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

The median first fall frost in Rains County arrives around November 16. 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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