What Grows in Midway South, Texas

USDA Zones 10a-11b · 627 acres

Near year-round growing potential makes Midway South ideal for tropical and subtropical species.

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Quick Facts

USDA Zones

10a-11b

Last Frost

Feb 1 - Apr 15

First Frost

Oct 15 - Dec 15

Town Area

627 acres

Hardiness Zone Range

10a
11b
3a (Cold)13b (Hot)

Growing Season

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F
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Last frost: Feb 1 - Apr 15First frost: Oct 15 - Dec 15

What Grows in Midway South

Plants suited to Texas's climate and zones 10a-11b.

PecanTreeState tree — native and productive across most of Texas
TomatoVegetableSpring and fall planting windows both work
OkraVegetableHeat-loving crop that thrives in TX summers
BluebonnetWildflowerState flower, native legume that fixes nitrogen
JalapenoVegetableHot peppers love the long, hot growing season
PeachFruitHill Country has ideal chill hours and summer heat
Black-eyed PeaVegetableHeat and drought tolerant, fixes nitrogen
Crape MyrtleTreeThrives in heat, blooms all summer, widely adapted

Growing Challenges in Texas

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Extreme heat (100F+ days) stresses many crops from June through September

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Rainfall varies dramatically — 8 inches in west TX to 56 inches in east TX

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Heavy black clay (Blackland Prairie) is difficult to work and drains poorly

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Flash drought conditions can develop rapidly even in wet years

Environmental Intelligence

Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.

Total Sites

427

Risk Level

High

Primary Concern

3 Superfund NPL sites

Superfund: 3
TRI: 7
Brownfield: 51
PFAS: 9
UST: 357

Sources Checked

Underground Storage Tanks
357
Brownfields
51
PFAS Sampling
9
Toxics Release Inventory
7
Superfund
3

Severity Distribution

128
287
High (12)
Moderate (128)
Low (287)

Highest-Severity Sites

CITY OF ALAMO

PFAS Sampling · PFAS Detected

CITY OF DONNA

PFAS Sampling · PFAS Detected

CITY OF ELSA

PFAS Sampling · PFAS Detected

CITY OF MERCEDES

PFAS Sampling · PFAS Detected

CITY OF SAN JUAN

PFAS Sampling · PFAS Detected

Know Before You Grow

  • Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
  • Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
  • PFAS are persistent chemicals. Avoid using contaminated groundwater for irrigation.
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Your Specific Parcel Matters

Midway South Average

  • USDA Zones 10a-11b
  • Generic soil type for the area
  • State-average frost dates

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  • Your exact hardiness zone
  • Your SSURGO soil type & pH
  • Your sun exposure from LiDAR

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Key Growing Facts for Midway South, Texas

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 10a-11b (USDA PHZM 2023)
  • Last Spring Frost: Feb 1 - Apr 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
  • First Fall Frost: Oct 15 - Dec 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
  • Land Area: 627 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
  • FIPS Code: 4848280

Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardiness zone is Midway South, Texas?

Midway South is in USDA hardiness zones 10a-11b, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones are based on average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991-2020 weather data.

What vegetables grow in Midway South?

Midway South's zones 10a-11b support a range of vegetables. Common options for Texas include Pecan, Tomato, Okra, Bluebonnet, Jalapeno. For site-specific recommendations scored against your parcel's soil, drainage, and sun data, use the Growable Ground report for your address.

What is the growing season in Midway South?

The growing season in Midway South follows Texas's frost window: last spring frost around Feb 1 - Apr 15 and first fall frost around Oct 15 - Dec 15, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020). Frost dates vary by elevation and microclimate.