Frost Dates for Fort Worth, TX 76179
Last spring frost March 21 · First fall frost November 15 · 239 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 76179 has about 80,100 people, the largest of 32 ZIP codes in Fort Worth.
Long season: 239 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 3–April 9 (37 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 1 (33 days).
Frost probability for 76179
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 21 | March 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 15 | December 1 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GRAPEVINE DAM (36.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Fort Worth, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76179 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76137 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76131 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76133 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76119 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76116 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76108 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76112 | March 15 | November 17 | 8b |
| 76123 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76106 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76110 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76140 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76107 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76134 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76126 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76114 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76132 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76109 | March 18 | November 13 | 8b |
| 76177 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76148 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76105 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76120 | March 15 | November 17 | 8b |
| 76111 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76104 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76115 | March 18 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76135 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76118 | March 15 | November 17 | 8b |
| 76103 | March 15 | November 17 | 8b |
| 76164 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76102 | March 21 | November 15 | 8b |
| 76155 | March 18 | November 16 | 8b |
| 76129 | March 18 | November 15 | 7a (est.) |
Which crops fit a 239-day season in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth (239 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 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 4. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 4. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 281 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 28. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 24–Apr 4 | 302 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 302 available after Jan 24. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 274 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 24–Mar 14 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Feb 21. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 260 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 344 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 14–Apr 11 | 295 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 28. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 4. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 253 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 14. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 7 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 204 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 4. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 4. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 14 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 21–Mar 14 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 28. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 239 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 28. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 21 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 197 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 4. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 27 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 253 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 253 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 27 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 239 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Sage | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 253 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 253 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 27 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 260 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 197 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 4. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 260 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 218 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 28. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 4. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 21. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Mar 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 204 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 28. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Fort Worth
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Oregano (Jan 10), Parsley (Jan 10), Scallions (Jan 10), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 24), Beets (Jan 24), Dill (Jan 24), Peas (Jan 24), Radish (Jan 24), Spinach (Jan 24). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 7), Cauliflower (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Pepper (Feb 7), Basil (Feb 14), Tomato (Feb 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 7), Cilantro (Feb 21), Turnip (Feb 21), Carrots (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 21), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 21), Cabbage (Feb 21), Collards (Feb 21), Kale (Feb 21), Lettuce (Feb 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 14). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 7), Cantaloupe (Mar 7), Melons (Mar 7), Pumpkin (Mar 7), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 7), Watermelon (Mar 7), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 7), Sunflowers (Mar 21), Beans (Mar 28), Pole Beans (Mar 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 7), Swiss Chard (Mar 7), Bok Choy (Mar 14), Cauliflower (Mar 14), Cosmos (Mar 21), Lavender (Mar 21), +15 more. Last frost around March 21. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 4), Cantaloupe (Apr 4), Cucumber (Apr 4), Eggplant (Apr 4), Melons (Apr 4), Pepper (Apr 4), +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 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 27), Lavender (Dec 27), Onion (Dec 27), Rosemary (Dec 27). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Fort Worth, TX (ZIP 76179)?
The median last spring frost date for Fort Worth, TX (ZIP code 76179) is around March 21. 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 3; 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 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 Fort Worth, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Fort Worth is about 239 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 (239 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 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 14 and plant out Apr 4 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 21 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Fort Worth?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Fort Worth?
Yes: plant out Apr 4 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
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