Frost Dates for Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Last spring frost March 14 · First fall frost November 18 · 249 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75052 has about 97,300 people, the largest of 4 ZIP codes in Grand Prairie.
Very long season: 249 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 21–April 4 (42 days). Fall frost risk spans November 1–December 5 (34 days).
Frost probability for 75052
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 4 | March 14 | February 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 18 | December 5 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WAXAHACHIE (31.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Grand Prairie, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75052 | March 14 | November 18 | 8b |
| 75050 | March 14 | November 18 | 8b |
| 75051 | March 14 | November 18 | 8b |
| 75054 | March 14 | November 18 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 249-day season in Grand Prairie
In Grand Prairie (249 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 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 207 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 28. | Jul 19 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 28. | Jul 24 |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 27 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 16 |
| Cucumber | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Peas | — | Jan 17–Mar 28 | 312 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 312 available after Jan 17. | Sep 7 |
| Zucchini | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Onion | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 284 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 17–Mar 7 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 284 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 14. | Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 14. | Sep 16 |
| Radish | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Oct 17 |
| Beets | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 18 | 354 | overwinter: Plant Nov 18 to Dec 9; harvest the following summer. | Dec 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 7–Apr 4 | 305 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 221 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 21. | Jul 31 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 214 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 28. | Jul 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 263 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 7. | Aug 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 14. | Aug 17 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 214 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 28. | Jul 6 |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 207 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 28. | Jul 29 |
| Okra | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Basil | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 14–Mar 7 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 249 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 21. | Sep 2 |
| Celery | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 249 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 21. | Jul 14 |
| Scallions | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 9. | Sep 26 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 9. | Oct 1 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 27 |
| Collards | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 9. | Sep 26 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 207 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 28. | Jul 14 |
| Chives | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Oregano | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 249 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Sage | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 263 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Cosmos | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Lavender | Dec 20 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Melons | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 207 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 28. | Jul 14 |
| Mint | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 270 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 228 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 21. | Aug 17 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 28. | Jul 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 235 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 14. | Aug 12 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 214 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 21. | Jul 24 |
| Watermelon | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 214 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 21. | Jul 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Zinnias | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
Month by month in Grand Prairie
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Oregano (Jan 3), Parsley (Jan 3), Scallions (Jan 3), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 17), Beets (Jan 17), Dill (Jan 17), Peas (Jan 17), Radish (Jan 17), Spinach (Jan 17), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 7), Tomato (Feb 7), Bok Choy (Feb 14), Corn (Feb 14), Cosmos (Feb 14), Nasturtiums (Feb 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 14), Turnip (Feb 14), Carrots (Feb 21), Potatoes (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 7). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 14), Beans (Mar 21), Pole Beans (Mar 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Cosmos (Mar 14), Lavender (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Mint (Mar 14), +24 more. Last frost around March 14. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 4). |
| 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 6), Pumpkin (Jul 6), Cantaloupe (Jul 14), Celery (Jul 14), Melons (Jul 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 16), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 12), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 17), Pole Beans (Aug 17), Basil (Aug 22), Cosmos (Aug 22), Cucumber (Aug 22), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 1), Parsley (Sep 2), Peas (Sep 7), Cabbage (Sep 16), Carrots (Sep 16), Beets (Sep 17), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 1), Kohlrabi (Oct 1), Turnip (Oct 6), Arugula (Oct 16), Spinach (Oct 16), Radish (Oct 17). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 18). First frost around November 18. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 20), Lavender (Dec 20), Onion (Dec 20), Rosemary (Dec 20). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 9). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Grand Prairie, TX (ZIP 75052)?
The median last spring frost date for Grand Prairie, TX (ZIP code 75052) is around March 14. 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 21; one in ten it runs past April 4.
What is the first fall frost date in Grand Prairie, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Grand Prairie, TX is around November 18. 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 November 1 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Grand Prairie, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Grand Prairie is about 249 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 Grand Prairie (249 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 Grand Prairie, TX?
Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 7 and plant out Mar 28 in Grand Prairie. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Grand Prairie?
Two: plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 25.
When do I plant garlic in Grand Prairie?
Nov 18 to Dec 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Grand Prairie?
Yes: plant out Mar 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 19 for a fall crop.
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