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When to Plant Oregano in Texas

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 21 in Dumas.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 80–90 days

Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Oregano Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HoustonDec 8 – Dec 22Feb 2 – Feb 9
San AntonioDec 31 – Jan 14Feb 25 – Mar 4
DallasJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
Fort WorthJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 5 – Mar 12
AustinJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 10 – Mar 17
El PasoJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
ArlingtonJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 9 – Mar 16
Corpus ChristiDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 31 – Feb 7
PlanoJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 7 – Mar 14
LaredoNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
LubbockJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 24 – Mar 31
GarlandJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 7 – Mar 14
IrvingJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
CypressDec 25 – Jan 8Feb 19 – Feb 26
AmarilloFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
Grand PrairieJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 9 – Mar 16
BrownsvilleNov 14 – Nov 28Jan 9 – Jan 16
McKinneyJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 17 – Mar 24
FriscoJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 7 – Mar 14
PasadenaDec 8 – Dec 22Feb 2 – Feb 9
MesquiteJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
KilleenJan 17 – Jan 31Mar 14 – Mar 21
McAllenNov 14 – Nov 28Jan 9 – Jan 16
CarrolltonJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 9
MidlandJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
WacoJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 9 – Mar 16
DentonJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 13 – Mar 20
AbileneJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 20 – Mar 27
Round RockJan 14 – Jan 28Mar 11 – Mar 18
BeaumontDec 20 – Jan 3Feb 14 – Feb 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant oregano in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 8 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 21 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do oregano take to grow?

Oregano typically take 80–90 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

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