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When to Plant Tatsoi in Wilbarger County, TX

Tatsoi is a compact Asian green forming beautiful rosettes of dark, spoon-shaped leaves with a mild mustard flavor. It is extremely cold-hardy and versatile.

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost is November 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 230 days.

At an elevation of 1,980 feet, Wilbarger County receives approximately 51.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 93°F, providing good warmth for Tatsoi during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Tatsoi root diseases.

Wilbarger County, TX (Zone 8a) Long season
230 days
Last Spring Frost March 25
230 growing days
First Fall Frost November 10

Wilbarger County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Tatsoi Planting Timeline — Wilbarger County, TX

Tatsoi Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 18 Feb 18 – Mar 4
Transplant Outdoors March 25 Mar 25 – Apr 8
Direct Sow March 11 Mar 11 – Apr 1
Harvest April 29 Apr 29 – Jun 3
Fall Sowing September 1 Sep 1 – Sep 15

Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow Harvest
May Harvest
June Harvest
July
August
September Fall Sowing
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

35–50 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8a

📆 Growing Season

230 days in Wilbarger County

Growing Tips for Wilbarger County

Direct sow in spring or fall. Tatsoi tolerates frost down to 15F. Harvest outer leaves or cut whole rosettes. Excellent in salads, stir-fries, or lightly wilted.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Strawberries

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Tatsoi in Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County is in Zone 8a with an average last frost of March 25. Plan your Tatsoi planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Wilbarger County, TX?

Wilbarger County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 25 and first fall frost is November 10.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Wilbarger County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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