Frost Dates for Longview, TX 75601
Last spring frost March 20 · First fall frost November 15 · 240 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75601 has about 15,800 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Longview.
Very long season: 240 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 28–April 8 (39 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 1 (34 days).
Frost probability for 75601
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 8 | March 20 | February 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 15 | December 1 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HENDERSON (36.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 240-day season in Longview
In Longview (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 13 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Feb 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 27–Mar 6 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 27. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 27 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 23–Apr 3 | 303 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 303 available after Jan 23. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 26 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 20. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 23–Mar 13 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 9 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 275 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 20. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 20. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 23–Apr 17 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 23–Apr 17 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 345 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 13–Apr 10 | 296 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 13; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 212 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 27. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 3 | 205 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 3. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 6 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 13. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 6 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 23–Apr 17 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 20. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 205 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 3. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 30 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 13 | Apr 10–Apr 10 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 20–Mar 13 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 9 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 240 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 27. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 9 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 240 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 27. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 9 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 20 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 9 | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 26 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 23–Apr 17 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 9 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 254 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 26 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Sage | Jan 23 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 9 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 254 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 26 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 6 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 261 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 219 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 27. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 205 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 3. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 226 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 20. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 23 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 205 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 27. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Mar 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 205 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 27. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Longview
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 9), Collards (Jan 9), Kale (Jan 9), Oregano (Jan 9), Parsley (Jan 9), Scallions (Jan 9), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 23), Beets (Jan 23), Dill (Jan 23), Peas (Jan 23), Radish (Jan 23), Spinach (Jan 23). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 6), Cauliflower (Feb 6), Marigolds (Feb 6), Pepper (Feb 6), Basil (Feb 13), Tomato (Feb 13), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 6), Cilantro (Feb 20), Turnip (Feb 20), Carrots (Feb 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 20), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 20), Cabbage (Feb 20), Collards (Feb 20), Kale (Feb 20), Lettuce (Feb 20), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 13). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 6), Cantaloupe (Mar 6), Melons (Mar 6), Pumpkin (Mar 6), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 6), Watermelon (Mar 6), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 6), Sunflowers (Mar 20), Beans (Mar 27), Pole Beans (Mar 27). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 6), Swiss Chard (Mar 6), Bok Choy (Mar 13), Cauliflower (Mar 13), Cosmos (Mar 20), Lavender (Mar 20), +15 more. Last frost around March 20. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 3), Cantaloupe (Apr 3), Cucumber (Apr 3), Eggplant (Apr 3), Melons (Apr 3), Pepper (Apr 3), +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 26), Lavender (Dec 26), Onion (Dec 26), Rosemary (Dec 26). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Longview, TX (ZIP 75601)?
The median last spring frost date for Longview, TX (ZIP code 75601) is around March 20. 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 28; one in ten it runs past April 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Longview, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Longview, 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 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Longview, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Longview 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 Longview (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 Longview, TX?
Longview, 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 Longview, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 13 and plant out Apr 3 in Longview. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Longview?
Two: plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Longview?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Longview?
Yes: plant out Apr 3 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
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