Texas · South
Houston, TX
Zone-aware planting reference for Houston. Population 2,314,157; USDA hardiness zone 9b; nearest curated zip code 77052.
- USDA zone
- 9b
- Population
- 2,314,157
- Last spring frost
- 01/30
- First fall frost
- 12/28
- Growing season
- 330 days
- Nearest zip
- 77052
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Houston
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 9b. 37 crops match.
Tree fruit
11 crops
Berries
2 crops
Vegetables
18 crops
zone 9b Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
zones 3a–9b
zone 9b Collards
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
zones 4a–9b
zone 9b Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
zones 3b–10a
zone 9b Eggplant
Solanum melongena
zones 5a–10b
zone 9b Hot Pepper
Capsicum species
zones 4a–10b
zone 9b Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
zones 3a–9b
Herbs
6 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Houston, TX?
Houston sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b, based on the nearest zip code (77052).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Houston?
Based on the nearest weather station, Houston averages a last spring frost around 01/30 and a first fall frost around 12/28, for a growing season of about 330 days.
- What crops grow well in Houston?
37 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 9b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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