Frost Dates for Commerce, TX 75428
Last spring frost March 23 · First fall frost November 12 · 234 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75428 has about 11,500 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Commerce.
Long season: 234 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 6–April 9 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans October 27–November 30 (34 days).
Frost probability for 75428
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 23 | March 6 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 27 | November 12 | November 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GREENVILLE KGVL RADIO (20.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Commerce, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75428 | March 23 | November 12 | 8b |
| 75429 | March 23 | November 12 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 234-day season in Commerce
In Commerce (234 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 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 13 |
| Pepper | Feb 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 18 |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 276 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 2. | Sep 10 |
| Cucumber | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Peas | — | Jan 26–Apr 6 | 297 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 297 available after Jan 26. | Sep 1 |
| Zucchini | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Onion | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 269 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 26–Mar 16 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 23. | Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 23. | Sep 10 |
| Radish | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Oct 11 |
| Beets | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 12 | 339 | overwinter: Plant Nov 12 to Dec 3; harvest the following summer. | Dec 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 16–Apr 13 | 290 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 30. | Jul 25 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 6 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 6. | Jun 30 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 16. | Aug 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 23. | Aug 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 6. | Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 23 |
| Okra | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Basil | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 23–Mar 16 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Parsley | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 30. | Aug 27 |
| Celery | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 234 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 30. | Jul 8 |
| Scallions | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Collards | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 8 |
| Chives | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Oregano | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 234 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Sage | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Cosmos | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Lavender | Dec 29 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Melons | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 8 |
| Mint | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 213 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 30. | Aug 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 199 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 6. | Jul 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 23. | Aug 6 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 199 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 30. | Jul 18 |
| Watermelon | Mar 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 199 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 30. | Jul 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Zinnias | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
Month by month in Commerce
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 12), Collards (Jan 12), Kale (Jan 12), Oregano (Jan 12), Parsley (Jan 12), Scallions (Jan 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 26), Beets (Jan 26), Dill (Jan 26), Peas (Jan 26), Radish (Jan 26), Spinach (Jan 26). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 2), Calendula (Feb 9), Cauliflower (Feb 9), Marigolds (Feb 9), Pepper (Feb 9), Basil (Feb 16), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 9), Cilantro (Feb 23), Turnip (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 23), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 23), Cabbage (Feb 23), Collards (Feb 23), Kale (Feb 23), Lettuce (Feb 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 16). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 2), Butternut Squash (Mar 9), Cantaloupe (Mar 9), Melons (Mar 9), Pumpkin (Mar 9), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 2), Potatoes (Mar 9), Sunflowers (Mar 23), Beans (Mar 30), Pole Beans (Mar 30). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 9), Swiss Chard (Mar 9), Bok Choy (Mar 16), Cauliflower (Mar 16), Cosmos (Mar 23), Lavender (Mar 23), +15 more. Last frost around March 23. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 6), Cantaloupe (Apr 6), Cucumber (Apr 6), Eggplant (Apr 6), Melons (Apr 6), Pepper (Apr 6), +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 29), Lavender (Dec 29), Onion (Dec 29), Rosemary (Dec 29). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 3). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Commerce, TX (ZIP 75428)?
The median last spring frost date for Commerce, TX (ZIP code 75428) is around March 23. 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 6; one in ten it runs past April 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Commerce, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Commerce, 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 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Commerce, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Commerce is about 234 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 Commerce (234 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 Commerce, TX?
Commerce, 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 Commerce, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 16 and plant out Apr 6 in Commerce. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Commerce?
Two: plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19.
When do I plant garlic in Commerce?
Nov 12 to Dec 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Commerce?
Yes: plant out Apr 6 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 13 for a fall crop.
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