When to plant in Orange, TX
USDA Zone 9aOrange, Texas frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
A generous ~268-day season lets Orange gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Orange can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
ORANGE 9 N · 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 Orange’s own odds, recorded at ORANGE 9 N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 13 | Mar 16 | Feb 19 | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Dec 2 |
| 32°F | Mar 29 | Feb 28 | Jan 29 | Nov 4 | Nov 23 | Dec 24 |
| 28°F | Mar 9 | Feb 3 | Dec 31 | Nov 16 | Dec 12 | Jan 16 |
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 Orange, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 33 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.
Orange planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Orange, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Orange is around February 28 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Orange, TX?
Expect Orange's first fall frost near November 23 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Orange in?
Orange is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Orange?
There are roughly 268 frost-free days in Orange (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 28 to the first fall frost near November 23.
When should I plant tomatoes in Orange?
In Orange, start tomato seeds indoors around January 3–January 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Groves · 25 km
- Port Neches · 27 km
- Port Arthur · 28 km
- Nederland · 29 km
- Beaumont · 38 km
- Sulphur · 40 km
- Lumberton · 46 km
- Lake Charles · 53 km
Frost dates recorded at ORANGE 9 N, 12 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 Orange, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00416680. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/orange.