Frost Dates for Locust Grove, OK 74352
Last spring frost April 3 · First fall frost November 4 · 215 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 74352 has about 5,860 people.
Long season: 215 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 22–April 14 (23 days). Fall frost risk spans October 16–November 18 (33 days).
Frost probability for 74352
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | April 3 | March 22 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 16 | November 4 | November 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SPAVINAW (30.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 215-day season in Locust Grove
In Locust Grove (215 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 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 173 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 17. | Jul 5 |
| Pepper | Feb 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 17. | Jul 10 |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 13 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 13. | Sep 2 |
| Cucumber | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Peas | — | Feb 6–Apr 17 | 278 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 6. | Aug 24 |
| Zucchini | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Onion | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 250 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 6–Mar 27 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 25. | Oct 2 |
| Kale | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 250 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 6. | Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 6. | Sep 2 |
| Radish | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Oct 3 |
| Beets | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 4 | 320 | overwinter: Plant Nov 4 to Nov 25; harvest the following summer. | Nov 25 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 27–Apr 24 | 271 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 187 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 10. | Jul 17 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 17 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 17. | Jun 22 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 27. | Aug 14 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 6 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 25. | Oct 2 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 6. | Aug 3 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 17. | Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 173 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 17. | Jul 15 |
| Okra | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Basil | Feb 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 6–Mar 27 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Parsley | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 10. | Aug 19 |
| Celery | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 215 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 10. | Jun 30 |
| Scallions | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 22 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 17 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 13 |
| Collards | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 25. | Sep 12 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 17. | Jun 30 |
| Chives | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Oregano | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 229 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Sage | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Cosmos | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Lavender | Jan 9 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 18 |
| Melons | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 17. | Jun 30 |
| Mint | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 194 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 10. | Aug 3 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 17. | Jul 2 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 3. | Jul 29 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 180 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 10. | Jul 10 |
| Watermelon | Mar 20 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 180 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 10. | Jul 5 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Zinnias | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
Month by month in Locust Grove
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 9), Lavender (Jan 9), Onion (Jan 9), Rosemary (Jan 9), Celery (Jan 23), Collards (Jan 23), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 6), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 6), Cabbage (Feb 6), Lettuce (Feb 6), Sage (Feb 6), Swiss Chard (Feb 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 6), Beets (Feb 6), Dill (Feb 6), Peas (Feb 6), Radish (Feb 6), Spinach (Feb 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 27). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 6), Corn (Mar 6), Cosmos (Mar 6), Nasturtiums (Mar 6), Okra (Mar 6), Zinnias (Mar 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 6), Turnip (Mar 6), Carrots (Mar 13), Potatoes (Mar 20). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 6), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 6), Cabbage (Mar 6), Collards (Mar 6), Kale (Mar 6), Lettuce (Mar 6), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 3), Beans (Apr 10), Pole Beans (Apr 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 3), Lavender (Apr 3), Marigolds (Apr 3), Mint (Apr 3), Nasturtiums (Apr 3), Zinnias (Apr 3), +23 more. Last frost around April 3. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 22), Pumpkin (Jun 22), Cantaloupe (Jun 30), Celery (Jun 30), Melons (Jun 30). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Jul 2), Tomato (Jul 5), Watermelon (Jul 5), Pepper (Jul 10), Tomatillos (Jul 10), Eggplant (Jul 15), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 3), Pole Beans (Aug 3), Basil (Aug 8), Cosmos (Aug 8), Cucumber (Aug 8), Zinnias (Aug 8), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 2), Carrots (Sep 2), Beets (Sep 3), Dill (Sep 3), Swiss Chard (Sep 3), Calendula (Sep 8), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 2), Spinach (Oct 2), Radish (Oct 3). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 4). First frost around November 4. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 25). |
| 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 Locust Grove, OK (ZIP 74352)?
The median last spring frost date for Locust Grove, OK (ZIP code 74352) is around April 3. 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 22; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in Locust Grove, OK?
The median first fall frost date for Locust Grove, OK is around November 4. 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 16 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Locust Grove, OK?
The frost-free growing season in Locust Grove is about 215 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 Locust Grove (215 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 Locust Grove, OK?
Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, OK?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 27 and plant out Apr 17 in Locust Grove. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Locust Grove?
Two: plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 11.
When do I plant garlic in Locust Grove?
Nov 4 to Nov 25; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Locust Grove?
Yes: plant out Apr 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 5 for a fall crop.
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