Frost Dates for Athens, TX 75752
Athens has 2 ZIP codes. The Athens, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 15 · First fall frost November 18 · 248 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75752 has about 7,540 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Athens.
Very long season: 248 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 23–April 5 (41 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 7 (40 days).
Frost probability for 75752
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 5 | March 15 | February 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 18 | December 7 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PALESTINE 2 NE (54.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 248-day season in Athens
In Athens (248 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 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 19 |
| Pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 24 |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 27 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 22. | Sep 16 |
| Cucumber | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Beans | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Peas | — | Jan 18–Mar 29 | 311 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 311 available after Jan 18. | Sep 7 |
| Zucchini | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Onion | Dec 21 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 18–Mar 8 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 283 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 15. | Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 15. | Sep 16 |
| Radish | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Oct 17 |
| Beets | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 18 | 353 | overwinter: Plant Nov 18 to Dec 9; harvest the following summer. | Dec 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 8–Apr 5 | 304 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 22. | Jul 31 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Mar 29 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 6 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 8. | Aug 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 15. | Aug 17 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 6 |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 29 |
| Okra | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Basil | Feb 8 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 15–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Parsley | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 22. | Sep 2 |
| Celery | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 22. | Jul 14 |
| Scallions | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 9. | Sep 26 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 15 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 27 |
| Collards | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 9. | Sep 26 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 14 |
| Chives | Dec 21 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Oregano | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 21 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Sage | Jan 18 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Cosmos | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Lavender | Dec 21 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Melons | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 14 |
| Mint | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 227 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 22. | Aug 17 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 15. | Aug 12 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 18 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 22. | Jul 24 |
| Watermelon | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 22. | Jul 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Zinnias | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
Month by month in Athens
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 4), Collards (Jan 4), Kale (Jan 4), Oregano (Jan 4), Parsley (Jan 4), Scallions (Jan 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 18), Beets (Jan 18), Dill (Jan 18), Peas (Jan 18), Radish (Jan 18), Spinach (Jan 18). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 1), Cauliflower (Feb 1), Marigolds (Feb 1), Pepper (Feb 1), Basil (Feb 8), Tomato (Feb 8), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 1), Cilantro (Feb 15), Turnip (Feb 15), Carrots (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 15), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 15), Cabbage (Feb 15), Collards (Feb 15), Kale (Feb 15), Lettuce (Feb 15), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 8). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 1), Cantaloupe (Mar 1), Melons (Mar 1), Pumpkin (Mar 1), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 1), Watermelon (Mar 1), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 1), Sunflowers (Mar 15), Beans (Mar 22), Pole Beans (Mar 22). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 1), Swiss Chard (Mar 1), Bok Choy (Mar 8), Cauliflower (Mar 8), Cosmos (Mar 15), Lavender (Mar 15), +26 more. Last frost around March 15. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 5). |
| 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 6), Pumpkin (Jul 6), Cantaloupe (Jul 14), Celery (Jul 14), Melons (Jul 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 16), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 12), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 17), Pole Beans (Aug 17), Basil (Aug 22), Cosmos (Aug 22), Cucumber (Aug 22), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 1), Parsley (Sep 2), Peas (Sep 7), Cabbage (Sep 16), Carrots (Sep 16), Beets (Sep 17), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 1), Kohlrabi (Oct 1), Turnip (Oct 6), Arugula (Oct 16), Spinach (Oct 16), Radish (Oct 17). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 18). First frost around November 18. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 21), Lavender (Dec 21), Onion (Dec 21), Rosemary (Dec 21). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 9). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Athens, TX (ZIP 75752)?
The median last spring frost date for Athens, TX (ZIP code 75752) is around March 15. 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 23; one in ten it runs past April 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Athens, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Athens, TX is around November 18. 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 28 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 248 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 (248 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 8 and plant out Mar 29 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 15 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25.
When do I plant garlic in Athens?
Nov 18 to Dec 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Athens?
Yes: plant out Mar 29 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 19 for a fall crop.
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