Frost Dates for Enid, OK 73701
Enid has 3 ZIP codes. The Enid, OK frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 7 · First fall frost October 30 · 206 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 73701 has about 24,500 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Enid.
Long season: 206 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 28–April 18 (21 days). Fall frost risk spans October 13–November 16 (34 days).
Frost probability for 73701
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 18 | April 7 | March 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 13 | October 30 | November 16 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HENNESSEY 4 ESE (36.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 206-day season in Enid
In Enid (206 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 | Mar 3 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 21. | Jun 30 |
| Pepper | Feb 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 21. | Jul 5 |
| Lettuce | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 8 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 17. | Aug 28 |
| Cucumber | Mar 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Beans | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Peas | — | Feb 10–Apr 21 | 269 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 10. | Aug 19 |
| Zucchini | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Onion | Jan 13 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 241 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 10–Mar 31 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 27 |
| Kale | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 10. | Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 10. | Aug 28 |
| Radish | — | Feb 10–May 5 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 28 |
| Beets | — | Feb 10–May 5 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 30 | 311 | overwinter: Plant Oct 30 to Nov 20; harvest the following summer. | Nov 20 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 3–Apr 28 | 262 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 12 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 21. | Jun 17 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 31. | Aug 9 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Mar 24 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 10–May 5 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 27 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 10. | Jul 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 21. | Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Feb 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 164 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 21. | Jul 10 |
| Okra | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Basil | Mar 3 | Apr 28–Apr 28 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 10–Mar 31 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Parsley | Jan 27 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 14. | Aug 14 |
| Celery | Jan 27 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 206 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 14. | Jun 25 |
| Scallions | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 10 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 8 |
| Collards | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 21. | Jun 25 |
| Chives | Jan 13 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 10–May 5 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Oregano | Jan 27 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 13 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Sage | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 27 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Cosmos | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Lavender | Jan 13 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Melons | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 21. | Jun 25 |
| Mint | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 185 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 14. | Jul 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 171 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 21. | Jun 27 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 7. | Jul 24 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 14. | Jul 5 |
| Watermelon | Mar 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 14. | Jun 30 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Zinnias | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
Month by month in Enid
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 13), Lavender (Jan 13), Onion (Jan 13), Rosemary (Jan 13), Celery (Jan 27), Collards (Jan 27), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 10), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 10), Cabbage (Feb 10), Lettuce (Feb 10), Sage (Feb 10), Swiss Chard (Feb 10), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 10), Beets (Feb 10), Dill (Feb 10), Peas (Feb 10), Radish (Feb 10), Spinach (Feb 10), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 3), Tomato (Mar 3), Bok Choy (Mar 10), Corn (Mar 10), Cosmos (Mar 10), Nasturtiums (Mar 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 10), Turnip (Mar 10), Carrots (Mar 17), Potatoes (Mar 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 10), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 10), Cabbage (Mar 10), Collards (Mar 10), Kale (Mar 10), Lettuce (Mar 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 3). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 7), Beans (Apr 14), Pole Beans (Apr 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 7), Lavender (Apr 7), Marigolds (Apr 7), Mint (Apr 7), Nasturtiums (Apr 7), Zinnias (Apr 7), +23 more. Last frost around April 7. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 17), Pumpkin (Jun 17), Cantaloupe (Jun 25), Celery (Jun 25), Melons (Jun 25), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 27), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 5), Tomatillos (Jul 5), Eggplant (Jul 10), Corn (Jul 12), Sunflowers (Jul 24), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 29), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 3), Cosmos (Aug 3), Cucumber (Aug 3), Zinnias (Aug 3), Broccoli (Aug 4), Nasturtiums (Aug 8), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 3), Cilantro (Sep 3), Collards (Sep 7), Scallions (Sep 7), Bok Choy (Sep 8), Lettuce (Sep 8), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 30). First frost around October 30. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 20). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Enid, OK (ZIP 73701)?
The median last spring frost date for Enid, OK (ZIP code 73701) is around April 7. 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 28; one in ten it runs past April 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Enid, OK?
The median first fall frost date for Enid, OK is around October 30. 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 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Enid, OK?
The frost-free growing season in Enid is about 206 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 Enid (206 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 Enid, OK?
Enid, OK is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Enid, OK?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 3 and plant out Apr 21 in Enid. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Enid?
Two: plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6.
When do I plant garlic in Enid?
Oct 30 to Nov 20; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Enid?
Yes: plant out Apr 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 30 for a fall crop.
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