Frost Dates for Fort Worth, TX 76126
Fort Worth has 32 ZIP codes. The Fort Worth, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 18 · First fall frost November 13 · 240 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 76126 has about 27,700 people, one of 32 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.
Very long season: 240 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–April 9 (44 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–November 29 (32 days).
Frost probability for 76126
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 18 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 13 | November 29 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CLEBURNE (38.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 240-day season in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth (240 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 11 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Feb 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 25. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Feb 25 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Jan 21–Apr 1 | 303 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 303 available after Jan 21. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Dec 24 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 18. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 21–Mar 11 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 7 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 275 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 18. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 18. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Jan 21–Apr 15 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Jan 21–Apr 15 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 345 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 11–Apr 8 | 296 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 11; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 212 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 25. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 1. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 11. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 4 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 21–Apr 15 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 18. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 205 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 1. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Jan 28 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 11 | Apr 8–Apr 8 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 18–Mar 11 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Jan 7 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 240 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 25. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Jan 7 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 240 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 25. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Jan 7 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 18 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Jan 7 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Dec 24 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 21–Apr 15 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Jan 7 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 254 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 24 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Sage | Jan 21 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 7 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Dec 24 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 4 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 219 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 25. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 205 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 1. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 226 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 18. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 21 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Mar 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 205 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 25. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Fort Worth
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 7), Collards (Jan 7), Kale (Jan 7), Oregano (Jan 7), Parsley (Jan 7), Scallions (Jan 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 21), Beets (Jan 21), Dill (Jan 21), Peas (Jan 21), Radish (Jan 21), Spinach (Jan 21). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 4), Cauliflower (Feb 4), Marigolds (Feb 4), Pepper (Feb 4), Basil (Feb 11), Tomato (Feb 11), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 4), Cilantro (Feb 18), Turnip (Feb 18), Carrots (Feb 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 18), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 18), Cabbage (Feb 18), Collards (Feb 18), Kale (Feb 18), Lettuce (Feb 18), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 11). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 4), Cantaloupe (Mar 4), Melons (Mar 4), Pumpkin (Mar 4), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 4), Watermelon (Mar 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 4), Sunflowers (Mar 18), Beans (Mar 25), Pole Beans (Mar 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 4), Swiss Chard (Mar 4), Bok Choy (Mar 11), Cauliflower (Mar 11), Cosmos (Mar 18), Lavender (Mar 18), +15 more. Last frost around March 18. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 1), Cantaloupe (Apr 1), Cucumber (Apr 1), Eggplant (Apr 1), Melons (Apr 1), Pepper (Apr 1), +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 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 24), Lavender (Dec 24), Onion (Dec 24), Rosemary (Dec 24). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Fort Worth, TX (ZIP 76126)?
The median last spring frost date for Fort Worth, TX (ZIP code 76126) is around March 18. 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 24; one in ten it runs past April 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Fort Worth, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Fort Worth, TX is around November 13. 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 Fort Worth, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Fort Worth is about 240 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 Fort Worth (240 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 Fort Worth, TX?
Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 11 and plant out Apr 1 in Fort Worth. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Fort Worth?
Two: plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Fort Worth?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Fort Worth?
Yes: plant out Apr 1 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
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