When to plant sweet potato in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 29 in Edinburg to May 12 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 23 – March 9 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 26 – April 9 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | February 12 – February 26 |
Sweet Potato in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly January 29 in Edinburg to May 12 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 sweet potato take to grow in Texas?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
Never miss a window in your area
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to your frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.