When to plant kiwi in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant kiwi shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 25 in Edinburg to April 7 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 | January 19 – February 2 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | February 11 – February 25 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 16 – March 2 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | February 6 – February 20 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 19 – March 5 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 16 – March 2 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 8 – January 22 |
Kiwi in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant kiwi in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant kiwi spans roughly December 25 in Edinburg to April 7 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the kiwi planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right kiwi planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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