Frost Dates for Lubbock, TX 79407
Lubbock has 15 ZIP codes. The Lubbock, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 8 · First fall frost October 27 · 202 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 79407 has about 24,000 people, one of 15 ZIP codes in Lubbock.
Long season: 202 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 26–April 21 (26 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 13 (30 days).
Frost probability for 79407
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 21 | April 8 | March 26 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | October 27 | November 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LEVELLAND (26.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 202-day season in Lubbock
In Lubbock (202 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 | Mar 4 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 160 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22. | Jun 27 |
| Pepper | Feb 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 160 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22. | Jul 2 |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 5 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 244 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 18. | Aug 25 |
| Cucumber | Mar 18 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Beans | — | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Peas | — | Feb 11–Apr 22 | 265 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 11. | Aug 16 |
| Zucchini | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Onion | Jan 14 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 237 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 11–Apr 1 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 24 |
| Kale | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 237 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 11. | Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 11. | Aug 25 |
| Radish | — | Feb 11–May 6 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 25 |
| Beets | — | Feb 11–May 6 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 223 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 27 | 307 | overwinter: Plant Oct 27 to Nov 17; harvest the following summer. | Nov 17 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 4–Apr 29 | 258 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 174 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 15. | Jul 9 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 167 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22. | Jun 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 25 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 1. | Aug 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 11 | Mar 25–Mar 25 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 11–May 6 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 24 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 11. | Jul 26 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 167 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22. | Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Feb 18 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 160 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22. | Jul 7 |
| Okra | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Basil | Mar 4 | Apr 29–Apr 29 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 11–Apr 1 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Parsley | Jan 28 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 202 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15. | Aug 11 |
| Celery | Jan 28 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15. | Jun 22 |
| Scallions | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 11 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 5 |
| Collards | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 160 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22. | Jun 22 |
| Chives | Jan 14 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 11–May 6 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Oregano | Jan 28 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 14 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 202 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Sage | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 28 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Cosmos | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Lavender | Jan 14 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 223 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 25 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 10 |
| Melons | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 160 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22. | Jun 22 |
| Mint | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 223 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 181 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 15. | Jul 26 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 167 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22. | Jun 24 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 188 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 8. | Jul 21 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 167 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 15. | Jul 2 |
| Watermelon | Mar 25 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 167 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 15. | Jun 27 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Zinnias | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
Month by month in Lubbock
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 14), Lavender (Jan 14), Onion (Jan 14), Rosemary (Jan 14), Celery (Jan 28), Collards (Jan 28), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 11), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 11), Cabbage (Feb 11), Lettuce (Feb 11), Sage (Feb 11), Swiss Chard (Feb 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 11), Beets (Feb 11), Dill (Feb 11), Peas (Feb 11), Radish (Feb 11), Spinach (Feb 11), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 4), Tomato (Mar 4), Bok Choy (Mar 11), Corn (Mar 11), Cosmos (Mar 11), Nasturtiums (Mar 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 11), Turnip (Mar 11), Carrots (Mar 18), Potatoes (Mar 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 11), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 11), Cabbage (Mar 11), Collards (Mar 11), Kale (Mar 11), Lettuce (Mar 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 4). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 8), Beans (Apr 15), Pole Beans (Apr 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Cosmos (Apr 8), Lavender (Apr 8), Marigolds (Apr 8), Mint (Apr 8), +25 more. Last frost around April 8. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 14), Pumpkin (Jun 14), Cantaloupe (Jun 22), Celery (Jun 22), Melons (Jun 22), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 24), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 2), Tomatillos (Jul 2), Eggplant (Jul 7), Corn (Jul 9), Sunflowers (Jul 21), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 26), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Aug 1), Nasturtiums (Aug 5), Okra (Aug 5), Yellow Squash (Aug 5), Zucchini (Aug 5), Cauliflower (Aug 6), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 4), Scallions (Sep 4), Bok Choy (Sep 5), Lettuce (Sep 5), Kale (Sep 9), Kohlrabi (Sep 9), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 27). First frost around October 27. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 17). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79407)?
The median last spring frost date for Lubbock, TX (ZIP code 79407) is around April 8. 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 26; one in ten it runs past April 21.
What is the first fall frost date in Lubbock, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Lubbock, TX is around October 27. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Lubbock, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Lubbock is about 202 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 Lubbock (202 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 Lubbock, TX?
Lubbock, TX 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 Lubbock, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 4 and plant out Apr 22 in Lubbock. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lubbock?
Two: plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3.
When do I plant garlic in Lubbock?
Oct 27 to Nov 17; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lubbock?
Yes: plant out Apr 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 27 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Wolfforth (ZIP 79382) has 211 frost-free days, 9 more than Lubbock (ZIP 79407). See Wolfforth ZIP 79382 frost dates
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