Frost Dates for Lexington, OK 73051
Last spring frost April 2 · First fall frost November 1 · 213 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 73051 has about 10,300 people.
Long season: 213 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 19–April 16 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans October 15–November 18 (34 days).
Frost probability for 73051
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 16 | April 2 | March 19 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 15 | November 1 | November 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NORMAN 3SSE (24.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 213-day season in Lexington
In Lexington (213 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 26 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 16. | Jul 2 |
| Pepper | Feb 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 16. | Jul 7 |
| Lettuce | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 12. | Aug 30 |
| Cucumber | Mar 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Beans | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Peas | — | Feb 5–Apr 16 | 276 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 5. | Aug 21 |
| Zucchini | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Onion | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 248 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 5–Mar 26 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Kale | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Broccoli | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 5. | Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 5. | Aug 30 |
| Radish | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 1 | 318 | overwinter: Plant Nov 1 to Nov 22; harvest the following summer. | Nov 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 26–Apr 23 | 269 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 26; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 9. | Jul 14 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 16 | 178 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 16. | Jun 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 26. | Aug 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Mar 19 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 5. | Jul 31 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 178 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 16. | Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 171 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 16. | Jul 12 |
| Okra | Mar 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Basil | Feb 26 | Apr 23–Apr 23 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 5–Mar 26 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Parsley | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 9. | Aug 16 |
| Celery | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 213 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 9. | Jun 27 |
| Scallions | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Collards | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 171 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 16. | Jun 27 |
| Chives | Jan 8 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Oregano | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 227 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 8 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Sage | Feb 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Cosmos | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Lavender | Jan 8 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 2. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 19 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Melons | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 171 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 16. | Jun 27 |
| Mint | — | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 2. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 192 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 9. | Jul 31 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 178 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 16. | Jun 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 199 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 2. | Jul 26 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 9. | Jul 7 |
| Watermelon | Mar 19 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 178 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 9. | Jul 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Zinnias | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
Month by month in Lexington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 8), Lavender (Jan 8), Onion (Jan 8), Rosemary (Jan 8), Celery (Jan 22), Collards (Jan 22), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 5), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 5), Cabbage (Feb 5), Lettuce (Feb 5), Sage (Feb 5), Swiss Chard (Feb 5), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 5), Beets (Feb 5), Dill (Feb 5), Peas (Feb 5), Radish (Feb 5), Spinach (Feb 5), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 26). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 5), Corn (Mar 5), Cosmos (Mar 5), Nasturtiums (Mar 5), Okra (Mar 5), Zinnias (Mar 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 5), Turnip (Mar 5), Carrots (Mar 12), Potatoes (Mar 19). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 5), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 5), Cabbage (Mar 5), Collards (Mar 5), Kale (Mar 5), Lettuce (Mar 5), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 2), Beans (Apr 9), Pole Beans (Apr 9). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 2), Lavender (Apr 2), Marigolds (Apr 2), Mint (Apr 2), Nasturtiums (Apr 2), Zinnias (Apr 2), +23 more. Last frost around April 2. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 19), Pumpkin (Jun 19), Cantaloupe (Jun 27), Celery (Jun 27), Melons (Jun 27), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 2), Watermelon (Jul 2), Pepper (Jul 7), Tomatillos (Jul 7), Eggplant (Jul 12), Corn (Jul 14), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 5), Cosmos (Aug 5), Cucumber (Aug 5), Zinnias (Aug 5), Broccoli (Aug 6), Nasturtiums (Aug 10), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 5), Cilantro (Sep 5), Collards (Sep 9), Scallions (Sep 9), Bok Choy (Sep 10), Lettuce (Sep 10), +6 more. |
| October | First fall frost approaching (around November 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 1). First frost around November 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 22). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lexington, OK (ZIP 73051)?
The median last spring frost date for Lexington, OK (ZIP code 73051) is around April 2. 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 19; one in ten it runs past April 16.
What is the first fall frost date in Lexington, OK?
The median first fall frost date for Lexington, OK is around November 1. 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 15 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Lexington, OK?
The frost-free growing season in Lexington is about 213 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 Lexington (213 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 Lexington, OK?
Lexington, OK is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (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 Lexington, OK?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 26 and plant out Apr 16 in Lexington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lexington?
Two: plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8.
When do I plant garlic in Lexington?
Nov 1 to Nov 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lexington?
Yes: plant out Apr 16 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 2 for a fall crop.
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