Swisher County, TX — Planting Guide
Swisher County is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost is October 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 203 days.
At an elevation of 3,057 ft, Swisher County receives approximately 48.3 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 98°F with winter lows around 32°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.
🌡️ Zone
7a (0°F to 5°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 8
🍂 First Frost
October 28
📅 Growing Season
203 days
⛰️ Elevation
3,057 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
48.3 in
Swisher County, TX
Long season
203 days
Last Spring Frost
April 8
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203 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 28
Swisher County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 7a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 8
First Frost: Oct 28
Soil & Growing Conditions in Swisher County
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (48.3 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
203-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 Swisher County
112 vegetables that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Swisher County.
Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 22 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 22 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 17 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 29 – Sep 23 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jul 15 – Sep 2 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 26 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 9 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 22 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 7 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jul 1 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 22 – Aug 26 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 22 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Apr 22 – May 13 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | Aug 26 – Oct 28 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 17 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 4 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 2 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jul 1 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 24 – Aug 5 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 16 | Dec 16 – Apr 28 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 22 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 4 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Oct 7 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 4 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 19 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jun 24 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jul 1 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jun 17 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Sep 23 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 22 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 7 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Oct 7 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 15 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Apr 15 – May 13 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jun 10 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 15 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Aug 26 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 17 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 4 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 2 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 9 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | Apr 22 – May 13 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 24 – Aug 5 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | Jun 17 – Jul 22 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jul 8 – Aug 26 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 19 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 12 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 9 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 22 | — | Aug 12 – Oct 7 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jun 17 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 2 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 2 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 25 | — | Aug 19 | May 6 – Jun 10 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 15 | — | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Swisher County
31 fruits that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Swisher County.
Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | Jul 29 – Nov 11 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 29 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 12 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 29 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 29 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 2 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 29 | — | Jul 29 – Dec 9 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Swisher County
36 herbs that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Swisher County.
Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | Jul 1 – Sep 16 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 19 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 27 – Jul 15 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 19 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 5 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jul 8 – Nov 25 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | Aug 19 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 19 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 19 – Nov 25 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Swisher County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Swisher County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 25 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 3 – Sep 23 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 23 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Feb 25 | Mar 4 | Apr 8 | Sep 2 | Jun 10 – Sep 9 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 4 | Apr 8 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 28 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Feb 25 | Mar 4 | Apr 8 | Sep 2 | May 27 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Mar 11 | — | Sep 2 | May 20 – Jul 29 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 10 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 4 | Apr 8 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 28 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 23 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 23 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 28 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 28 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Aug 5 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 4 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jul 1 – Oct 28 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Nov 11 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 21 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Jan 28 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 28 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 23 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Jan 28 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 14 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 11 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 14 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 11 | — | Aug 19 | May 20 – Jul 29 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 4 | — | Apr 22 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 14 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 4 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 13 – Aug 5 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 11 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 25 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 3 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 3 – Oct 7 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 | Aug 19 | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 15 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 11 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 14 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 4 | Apr 15 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 16 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | May 27 – Sep 23 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 28 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 28 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 11 | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 4 | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 28 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 28 | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Sep 2 | Jun 17 – Sep 9 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 18 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jul 1 – Oct 7 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 25 | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Sep 16 | May 20 – Aug 12 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 2 | May 13 – Aug 5 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 23 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 28 | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 4 | Apr 8 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 28 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Oct 7 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Swisher County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Swisher County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Swisher County, TX?
Swisher County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 Swisher County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Swisher County falls around April 8. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Swisher County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Swisher County arrives around October 28. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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