Frost Dates for Abilene, TX 79602
Abilene has 6 ZIP codes. The Abilene, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 24 · First fall frost November 12 · 233 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 79602 has about 27,400 people, one of 6 ZIP codes in Abilene.
Long season: 233 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 9–April 10 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 26–November 30 (35 days).
Frost probability for 79602
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 10 | March 24 | March 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 26 | November 12 | November 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ABILENE RGNL AP (8.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 233-day season in Abilene
In Abilene (233 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 191 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 13 |
| Pepper | Feb 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 191 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 18 |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 275 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 3. | Sep 10 |
| Cucumber | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Beans | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Peas | — | Jan 27–Apr 7 | 296 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 296 available after Jan 27. | Sep 1 |
| Zucchini | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Onion | Dec 30 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 268 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 27–Mar 17 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 268 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 24. | Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 24. | Sep 10 |
| Radish | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Oct 11 |
| Beets | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 12 | 338 | overwinter: Plant Nov 12 to Dec 3; harvest the following summer. | Dec 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 17–Apr 14 | 289 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 17; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 31. | Jul 25 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 7 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 7. | Jun 30 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 17. | Aug 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 10 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 310 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 24. | Aug 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 7. | Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 191 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 23 |
| Okra | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Basil | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 24–Mar 17 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Parsley | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 233 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 31. | Aug 27 |
| Celery | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 233 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 31. | Jul 8 |
| Scallions | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 24 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Collards | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 191 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 8 |
| Chives | Dec 30 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Oregano | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 30 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 233 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Sage | Jan 27 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Cosmos | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Lavender | Dec 30 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Melons | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 191 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 8 |
| Mint | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 212 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 31. | Aug 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 198 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 7. | Jul 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 219 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 24. | Aug 6 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 27 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Mar 31. | Jul 18 |
| Watermelon | Mar 10 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 198 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 198 available after Mar 31. | Jul 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Zinnias | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
Month by month in Abilene
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 13), Collards (Jan 13), Kale (Jan 13), Oregano (Jan 13), Parsley (Jan 13), Scallions (Jan 13), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 27), Beets (Jan 27), Dill (Jan 27), Peas (Jan 27), Radish (Jan 27), Spinach (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 3), Calendula (Feb 10), Cauliflower (Feb 10), Marigolds (Feb 10), Pepper (Feb 10), Basil (Feb 17), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 10), Cilantro (Feb 24), Turnip (Feb 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 24), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 24), Cabbage (Feb 24), Collards (Feb 24), Kale (Feb 24), Lettuce (Feb 24), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 17). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 3), Butternut Squash (Mar 10), Cantaloupe (Mar 10), Melons (Mar 10), Pumpkin (Mar 10), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 3), Potatoes (Mar 10), Sunflowers (Mar 24), Beans (Mar 31), Pole Beans (Mar 31). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 10), Swiss Chard (Mar 10), Bok Choy (Mar 17), Cauliflower (Mar 17), Cosmos (Mar 24), Lavender (Mar 24), +15 more. Last frost around March 24. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 7), Cantaloupe (Apr 7), Cucumber (Apr 7), Eggplant (Apr 7), Melons (Apr 7), Pepper (Apr 7), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 30), Pumpkin (Jun 30). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 8), Celery (Jul 8), Melons (Jul 8), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 10), Tomato (Jul 13), Watermelon (Jul 13), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 6), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 11), Pole Beans (Aug 11), Basil (Aug 16), Cosmos (Aug 16), Cucumber (Aug 16), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 1), Cabbage (Sep 10), Carrots (Sep 10), Beets (Sep 11), Dill (Sep 11), Swiss Chard (Sep 11), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 10), Spinach (Oct 10), Radish (Oct 11). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 12). First frost around November 12. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 30), Lavender (Dec 30), Onion (Dec 30), Rosemary (Dec 30). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 3). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Abilene, TX (ZIP 79602)?
The median last spring frost date for Abilene, TX (ZIP code 79602) is around March 24. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 9; one in ten it runs past April 10.
What is the first fall frost date in Abilene, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Abilene, TX is around November 12. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Abilene, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Abilene is about 233 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Abilene (233 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Abilene, TX?
Abilene, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Abilene, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 17 and plant out Apr 7 in Abilene. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Abilene?
Two: plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19.
When do I plant garlic in Abilene?
Nov 12 to Dec 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Abilene?
Yes: plant out Apr 7 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 13 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Comanche (ZIP 76442) has 240 frost-free days, 7 more than Abilene (ZIP 79602). See Comanche ZIP 76442 frost dates
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