When to plant in Taylor, TX
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Taylor, Texas — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Taylor enjoys a long ~258-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. Zone 9a is warm enough that Taylor can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
TAYLOR 1NW · 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 Taylor’s own odds, recorded at TAYLOR 1NW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 10 | Mar 21 | Mar 1 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 | Nov 30 |
| 32°F | Mar 30 | Mar 8 | Feb 14 | Nov 2 | Nov 21 | Dec 12 |
| 28°F | Mar 15 | Feb 24 | Jan 22 | Nov 12 | Dec 4 | Jan 2 |
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 Taylor, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 24 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.
Taylor planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Taylor, TX?
On average, the last spring frost in Taylor is around March 8 (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 Taylor, TX?
The first fall frost in Taylor typically arrives around November 21 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Taylor in?
Taylor is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Taylor?
There are roughly 258 frost-free days in Taylor (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 8 to the first fall frost near November 21.
When should I plant tomatoes in Taylor?
In Taylor, start tomato seeds indoors around January 11–January 25, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 15 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Hutto · 11 km
- Pflugerville · 21 km
- Round Rock · 23 km
- Elgin · 25 km
- Manor · 27 km
- Georgetown · 28 km
- Wells Branch · 28 km
- Brushy Creek · 30 km
Frost dates recorded at TAYLOR 1NW, 2 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 Taylor, TX — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00418862. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/texas/taylor.