Frost Dates for Athens, TX 75751
Last spring frost March 19 · First fall frost November 17 · 243 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75751 has about 18,600 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Athens.
Very long season: 243 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 25–April 7 (41 days). Fall frost risk spans October 27–December 8 (42 days).
Frost probability for 75751
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 7 | March 19 | February 25 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 27 | November 17 | December 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ATHENS (12.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Athens, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75751 | March 19 | November 17 | 8b |
| 75752 | March 15 | November 18 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 243-day season in Athens
In Athens (243 frost-free days, a very 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 12 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 201 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 2. | Jul 18 |
| Pepper | Feb 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 201 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 2. | Jul 23 |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 285 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 26. | Sep 15 |
| Cucumber | Feb 26 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Beans | — | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Peas | — | Jan 22–Apr 2 | 306 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 306 available after Jan 22. | Sep 6 |
| Zucchini | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Onion | Dec 25 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 278 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 22–Mar 12 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 278 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 19. | Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 19. | Sep 15 |
| Radish | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 16 |
| Beets | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 17 | 348 | overwinter: Plant Nov 17 to Dec 8; harvest the following summer. | Dec 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 12–Apr 9 | 299 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 12; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Jul 30 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Apr 2. | Jul 5 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 5 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 12. | Aug 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 19. | Aug 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Apr 2. | Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Jan 29 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 2. | Jul 28 |
| Okra | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Basil | Feb 12 | Apr 9–Apr 9 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 19–Mar 12 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Parsley | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 243 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 26. | Sep 1 |
| Celery | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 243 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 26. | Jul 13 |
| Scallions | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 19 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Collards | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 201 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 2. | Jul 13 |
| Chives | Dec 25 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 257 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 22–Apr 16 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Oregano | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 25 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 243 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Sage | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 8 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 257 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Cosmos | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Lavender | Dec 25 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Melons | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 201 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 2. | Jul 13 |
| Mint | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 222 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 26. | Aug 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 208 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 208 available after Apr 2. | Jul 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 229 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 19. | Aug 11 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 208 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 26. | Jul 23 |
| Watermelon | Mar 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 208 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 26. | Jul 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Zinnias | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
Month by month in Athens
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 8), Collards (Jan 8), Kale (Jan 8), Oregano (Jan 8), Parsley (Jan 8), Scallions (Jan 8), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 22), Beets (Jan 22), Dill (Jan 22), Peas (Jan 22), Radish (Jan 22), Spinach (Jan 22). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 5), Cauliflower (Feb 5), Marigolds (Feb 5), Pepper (Feb 5), Basil (Feb 12), Tomato (Feb 12), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 5), Cilantro (Feb 19), Turnip (Feb 19), Carrots (Feb 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 19), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 19), Cabbage (Feb 19), Collards (Feb 19), Kale (Feb 19), Lettuce (Feb 19), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 12). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 5), Cantaloupe (Mar 5), Melons (Mar 5), Pumpkin (Mar 5), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 5), Watermelon (Mar 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 5), Sunflowers (Mar 19), Beans (Mar 26), Pole Beans (Mar 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 5), Swiss Chard (Mar 5), Bok Choy (Mar 12), Cauliflower (Mar 12), Cosmos (Mar 19), Lavender (Mar 19), +15 more. Last frost around March 19. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 2), Cantaloupe (Apr 2), Cucumber (Apr 2), Eggplant (Apr 2), Melons (Apr 2), Pepper (Apr 2), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 5), Pumpkin (Jul 5), Cantaloupe (Jul 13), Celery (Jul 13), Melons (Jul 13), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 15), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 11), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 16), Pole Beans (Aug 16), Basil (Aug 21), Cosmos (Aug 21), Cucumber (Aug 21), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Parsley (Sep 1), Peas (Sep 6), Cabbage (Sep 15), Carrots (Sep 15), Beets (Sep 16), Dill (Sep 16), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 5), Arugula (Oct 15), Spinach (Oct 15), Radish (Oct 16). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 17). First frost around November 17. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 25), Lavender (Dec 25), Onion (Dec 25), Rosemary (Dec 25). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Athens, TX (ZIP 75751)?
The median last spring frost date for Athens, TX (ZIP code 75751) is around March 19. 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 February 25; one in ten it runs past April 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Athens, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Athens, TX is around November 17. 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 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Athens, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Athens is about 243 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 Athens (243 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Athens, TX?
Athens, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Athens, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 12 and plant out Apr 2 in Athens. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Athens?
Two: plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.
When do I plant garlic in Athens?
Nov 17 to Dec 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Athens?
Yes: plant out Apr 2 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 18 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Kemp (ZIP 75143) has 252 frost-free days, 9 more than Athens (ZIP 75751). See Kemp ZIP 75143 frost dates
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