Frost Dates for Dallas, TX 75209
Dallas has 51 ZIP codes. The Dallas, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 12 · First fall frost November 15 · 248 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75209 has about 14,200 people, one of 51 ZIP codes in Dallas.
Very long season: 248 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 20–April 2 (41 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 3 (35 days).
Frost probability for 75209
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 2 | March 12 | February 20 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 15 | December 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FERRIS (38.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 248-day season in Dallas
In Dallas (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 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Jan 29 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 19. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 15–Mar 26 | 311 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 311 available after Jan 15. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 18 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 15–Mar 5 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 283 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 12. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 12. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 353 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 5–Apr 2 | 304 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 19. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 26. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 5. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 15 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 12. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 26. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 5 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 12–Mar 5 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 19. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 248 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 19. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 12 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Sage | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 18 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 26. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 227 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 19. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 26. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 12. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Feb 26 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 19. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Dallas
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 1), Collards (Jan 1), Kale (Jan 1), Oregano (Jan 1), Parsley (Jan 1), Scallions (Jan 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 15), Beets (Jan 15), Dill (Jan 15), Peas (Jan 15), Radish (Jan 15), Spinach (Jan 15), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 5), Tomato (Feb 5), Bok Choy (Feb 12), Corn (Feb 12), Cosmos (Feb 12), Nasturtiums (Feb 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 12), Turnip (Feb 12), Carrots (Feb 19), Potatoes (Feb 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 12), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 12), Cabbage (Feb 12), Collards (Feb 12), Kale (Feb 12), Lettuce (Feb 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 5). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 12), Beans (Mar 19), Pole Beans (Mar 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 5), Cauliflower (Mar 5), Cosmos (Mar 12), Lavender (Mar 12), Marigolds (Mar 12), Mint (Mar 12), +24 more. Last frost around March 12. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 2). |
| 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 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 18), Lavender (Dec 18), Onion (Dec 18), Rosemary (Dec 18). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Dallas, TX (ZIP 75209)?
The median last spring frost date for Dallas, TX (ZIP code 75209) is around March 12. 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 20; one in ten it runs past April 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Dallas, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Dallas, TX is around November 15. 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Dallas, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Dallas 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 Dallas (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 Dallas, TX?
Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 5 and plant out Mar 26 in Dallas. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Dallas?
Two: plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Dallas?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Dallas?
Yes: plant out Mar 26 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
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