When to Plant Sunflowers in Texas
In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 28 in Dumas.
Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed; taprooted, resents transplanting.
Sunflowers Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Houston | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| San Antonio | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Dallas | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Fort Worth | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Austin | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| El Paso | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Arlington | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Corpus Christi | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Plano | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Laredo | Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Lubbock | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Garland | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Irving | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Cypress | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Amarillo | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Grand Prairie | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Brownsville | Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| McKinney | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Frisco | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Pasadena | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Mesquite | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Killeen | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| McAllen | Jan 16 – Jan 30 |
| Carrollton | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Midland | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Waco | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Denton | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Abilene | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Round Rock | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Beaumont | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
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 sunflowers in Texas?
In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 28 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 sunflowers take to grow?
Sunflowers typically take 70–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed; taprooted, resents transplanting.
Other Crops in Texas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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