When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Texas
In a typical Texas location, plant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Edinburg and as late as May 5 in Dumas.
Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Sweet Potatoes Planting Dates by City
| City | Plant outdoors |
|---|---|
| Houston | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| San Antonio | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Dallas | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Fort Worth | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Austin | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| El Paso | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Arlington | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Corpus Christi | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Plano | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Laredo | Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Lubbock | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Garland | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Irving | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Cypress | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Amarillo | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Grand Prairie | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Brownsville | Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| McKinney | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Frisco | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Pasadena | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Mesquite | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Killeen | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| McAllen | Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Carrollton | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Midland | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Waco | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Denton | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Abilene | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Round Rock | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Beaumont | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
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 sweet potatoes in Texas?
In a typical Texas location, plant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Edinburg and as late as May 5 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 sweet potatoes take to grow?
Sweet Potatoes typically take 90–120 days from planting to harvest. Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
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
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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