When to plant in Bryan, TX
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Bryan, Texas — all computed from Bryan's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 276 frost-free days, Bryan supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9a is warm enough that Bryan can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
COLLEGE STN · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Bryan’s own odds, recorded at COLLEGE STN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 2 | Mar 11 | Feb 22 | Nov 1 | Nov 17 | Dec 5 |
| 32°F | Mar 18 | Feb 27 | Jan 31 | Nov 10 | Nov 30 | Dec 26 |
| 28°F | Mar 9 | Feb 7 | Jan 6 | Nov 23 | Dec 18 | Jan 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Bryan, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 42 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Bryan planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Bryan, TX?
Plan for the last spring frost in Bryan around February 27 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Bryan, TX?
The first fall frost in Bryan typically arrives around November 30 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Bryan in?
Bryan is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Bryan?
There are roughly 276 frost-free days in Bryan (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 27 to the first fall frost near November 30.
When should I plant tomatoes in Bryan?
In Bryan, start tomato seeds indoors around January 2–January 16, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 6 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- College Station · 12 km
- Brenham · 56 km
- Huntsville · 79 km
- Conroe · 94 km
- Tomball · 97 km
- The Woodlands · 100 km
- Taylor · 101 km
- Elgin · 103 km
Frost dates recorded at COLLEGE STN, 9 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Bryan, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003904. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/bryan.