When to plant malabar spinach in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant malabar spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 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 16 – February 23 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 11 – March 18 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | March 6 – March 13 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 19 – March 26 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 23 – March 30 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | February 5 – February 12 |
Malabar Spinach in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant malabar spinach in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant malabar spinach spans roughly January 22 in Edinburg to May 5 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the malabar spinach planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right malabar spinach 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 malabar spinach take to grow in Texas?
Malabar Spinach takes about 60–70 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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