Any predicted freezes for rest of winter? (Austin, Vega: live, vs)

[janejanejanejanejane]

It is hard to predict, but often there's reports of a general way the rest of a season will go. Anyone know? We were going to seed our yard to take advantage of this wetness vs waiting till May...

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by janejanejanejanejane

It is hard to predict, but often there's reports of a general way the rest of a season will go. Anyone know? We were going to seed our yard to take advantage of this wetness vs waiting till May...

may is way too late in texas. mid march is about the right time. We have already started our spring planting.

[Moonlady]

This has been a really mild winter so chances are good it won't freeze. That said, a strong cold front is still possible until March 21 or so. I've lost a few plants around then to those last blasts of winter!

[texastrigirl]

I think one year we had snow Feb 14th when we lived in Austin but that was a little later than usual. Our rule was to start planting by mid-Feb to early March.

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by Moonlady

This has been a really mild winter so chances are good it won't freeze. That said, a strong cold front is still possible until March 21 or so. I've lost a few plants around then to those last blasts of winter!

And THAT is the problem with warm weather in early spring... it can be a setup for a late sucker punch blast of cold that kills off tender buds and shoots.

[CptnRn]

From the Natural Gardener:

Natural Gardener: Helpful Information > Tips > February

When we get a couple of nice spring days, we are often tempted to plant things when it is just a little too early for that plant. Our average last frost date in the area is mid-March, so frost-tender plants should not be put out before then. The actual temperature is not the only thing to consider. Cold winds and very wet soil can also hurt plants that really want the drier, sunnier weather. There are still many plants that can be planted now and enjoyed in the next couple of months, such as cool-weather vegetables, cilantro, dill, larkspur and many others. So be patient and the time to plant tomatoes, basil, marigolds, etc. will be here before you know it.

From http://www.highlandlakes.com/climate.htm

• 30 Year Average Date of Last Freeze 1961-1990 - February 26
• Latest Freeze of Record - April 3, 1987

[10scoachrick]

Originally Posted by OpenD

And THAT is the problem with warm weather in early spring... it can be a setup for a late sucker punch blast of cold that kills off tender buds and shoots.

We're gonna need to kill off some bugs or we'll be in BIG trouble this summer. I had a mosquito hold the door open for me yesterday!

One quick blast of cold would be good for the peaches and bad for the insects, yes?

And, of course, there's a difference between a last frost and a last freeze...not to mention a hard freeze.

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by 10scoachrick

We're gonna need to kill off some bugs or we'll be in BIG trouble this summer. I had a mosquito hold the door open for me yesterday!

Are you sure that wasn't a crocodile in disguise?

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by janejanejanejanejane

It is hard to predict, but often there's reports of a general way the rest of a season will go. Anyone know? We were going to seed our yard to take advantage of this wetness vs waiting till May...

We usually get one more, but this winter has been mild by all means.


I think you have better odds in Vegas, that predicting the weather here!!

[someguyatx]

What kind of seed? Its a bit early for bermuda. I already did my first round of spring fertilizer and we put some plants down last weekend.