Victoria County, TX — Planting Guide
Victoria County is in USDA Zone 9b. The average last spring frost is February 26 and the first fall frost is November 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 275 days.
At an elevation of 3,908 ft, Victoria County receives approximately 57.3 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 101°F with winter lows around 49°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.
🌡️ Zone
9b (25°F to 30°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
February 26
🍂 First Frost
November 28
📅 Growing Season
275 days
⛰️ Elevation
3,908 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
57.3 in
Victoria County, TX
Year-round
275 days
Last Spring Frost
February 26
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275 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 28
Victoria County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 9b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Feb 26
First Frost: Nov 28
Soil & Growing Conditions in Victoria County
Soil Type
Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
With 57.3 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
275-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 Victoria County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Victoria County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 24 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Jun 18 – Aug 13 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 28 – Jul 23 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 27 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 11 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 7 – Jul 2 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 21 – Jul 2 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 16 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 16 – May 21 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 | Jan 16 – Jul 3 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Nov 5 – Dec 31 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 24 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Aug 20 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 23 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 16 – May 14 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 16 – May 21 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 28 – Aug 13 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 11 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 18 – Aug 20 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 2 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – May 28 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 7 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 23 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 7 – Jul 2 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 11 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 5 | — | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Nov 5 – Dec 31 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 5 | — | Oct 3 | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Oct 3 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 2 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Sep 3 – Dec 31 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Victoria County
24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Victoria County.
Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jun 11 – Sep 24 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Mar 12 | — | May 21 – Jun 25 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Mar 12 | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 16 | 80–110 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | Jun 11 – Jan 7 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Victoria County
37 herbs that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Victoria County.
Show all 37 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | May 21 – Aug 6 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 2 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 16 – Jun 4 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jul 2 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Jun 4 – Aug 6 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jul 2 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 25 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | May 21 – Aug 20 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Oct 15 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Oct 3 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 2 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Victoria County
42 flowers that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Victoria County.
Show all 42 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Jan 15 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Oct 1 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Nov 7 | Dec 5 – Dec 26 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Oct 17 | Oct 17 – Nov 14 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 19 | Mar 19 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Dec 18 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 22 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Jan 1 | Feb 5 | Feb 12 | — | Apr 23 – Sep 10 | 60–80 |
| Calendula | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 5 | Mar 5 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Aug 22 | Oct 31 – Mar 6 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 29 | 60–90 |
| Coreopsis | Jan 1 | Feb 5 | Feb 12 | — | Apr 9 – Sep 10 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Jan 29 | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | — | Apr 2 – Oct 1 | 60–90 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 31 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | — | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Nov 19 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Jan 1 | — | Feb 12 | — | Apr 23 – Oct 22 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Jan 1 | Dec 25 | Dec 25 | — | Feb 12 – Apr 9 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Jan 1 | Feb 12 | Feb 12 | — | Apr 23 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 17 | Oct 24 – Nov 28 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Jan 15 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Dec 18 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 22 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Nov 19 | 70–100 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Nov 7 | Nov 7 – Nov 28 | 14–28 |
| Impatiens | Jan 1 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 26 | Dec 5 – Mar 13 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Jan 1 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Jul 9 | 90–120 |
| Lobelia | Jan 1 | — | Dec 25 | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | 70–80 |
| Marigolds | Jan 22 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Sep 24 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Mar 26 – Oct 8 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Dec 18 | — | Jan 22 | Sep 5 | Mar 12 – May 28 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Jan 1 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 1 | 70–90 |
| Portulaca | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Oct 15 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Oct 17 | Oct 24 – Nov 21 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 1 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Jan 1 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 8 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Jan 1 | — | Feb 5 | — | May 28 – Aug 6 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 5 | Mar 26 – Aug 6 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Feb 5 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Apr 23 – Oct 8 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 19 | Feb 26 – May 28 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 19 | Nov 28 – Jan 9 | 65–85 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Dec 18 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 22 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Jan 1 | Feb 5 | Feb 12 | — | Apr 9 – Aug 13 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 8 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Victoria County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Victoria County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Victoria County, TX?
Victoria County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b. 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 Victoria County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Victoria County falls around February 26. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Victoria County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Victoria County arrives around November 28. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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