Corpus Christi, TX Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Corpus Christi between Jan 25 and Feb 3. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Feb 23 and Oct 13. The last spring frost usually comes around Jan 28. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Corpus Christi
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Jan 25 – Feb 3 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Feb 23 – Nov 1 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Feb 23 – Oct 13 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 31 – Nov 21 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Corpus Christi. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Corpus Christi
- JanuaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)FertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MarchFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- OctoberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & pluggingFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Corpus Christi by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 58°F and peaks in August at 86°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Jan 25.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58°F | 61°F | 68°F | 73°F | 79°F | 84°F | 85°F | 86°F | 83°F | 77°F | 68°F | 62°F |
Corpus Christi lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Corpus Christi reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 4 (2019) and as late as Feb 23 (2021): 50 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 27 | Feb 21 | — |
| 2024 | Jan 23 | Jan 18 | — |
| 2023 | Feb 6 | — | — |
| 2022 | Feb 10 | Feb 6 | Dec 23 |
| 2021 | Feb 23 | Feb 20 | — |
| 2020 | Feb 15 | — | — |
| 2019 | Jan 4 | — | — |
| 2018 | Jan 7 | Jan 18 | — |
| 2017 | Jan 11 | Jan 9 | Dec 8 |
| 2016 | Jan 6 | — | Dec 19 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Corpus Christi. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Corpus Christi?
In a typical year, between Jan 25 and Feb 3. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Corpus Christi?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Feb 23 – Oct 13, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Corpus Christi?
The median last spring frost is Jan 28 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Corpus Christi?
Frost is uncommon in Corpus Christi, so cool spells rather than freezes set the length of the season.
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- Lake Charles, LA 303 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 1 – Feb 16
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- Shreveport, LA 393 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 6 – Mar 1
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