When to plant gourd in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant gourd shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | February 9 – February 16 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 4 – March 11 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | February 27 – March 6 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 12 – March 19 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 29 – February 5 |
Gourd in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant gourd in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant gourd spans roughly January 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gourd planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gourd planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does gourd take to grow in Texas?
Gourd takes about 100–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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