Frost Dates for Lubbock, TX 79423
Lubbock has 15 ZIP codes. The Lubbock, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 3 · First fall frost November 3 · 214 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 79423 has about 47,000 people, one of 15 ZIP codes in Lubbock.
Long season: 214 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 21–April 17 (27 days). Fall frost risk spans October 17–November 20 (34 days).
Frost probability for 79423
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 17 | April 3 | March 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 17 | November 3 | November 20 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LUBBOCK INTL AP (25.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 214-day season in Lubbock
In Lubbock (214 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 | 172 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 17. | Jul 4 |
| Pepper | Feb 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 172 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 17. | Jul 9 |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 12 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 13. | Sep 1 |
| Cucumber | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Peas | — | Feb 6–Apr 17 | 277 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 6. | Aug 23 |
| Zucchini | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Onion | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 249 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 6–Mar 27 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 1 |
| Kale | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 249 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 6. | Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 6. | Sep 1 |
| Radish | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Oct 2 |
| Beets | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 3 | 319 | overwinter: Plant Nov 3 to Nov 24; harvest the following summer. | Nov 24 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 27–Apr 24 | 270 | 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 | 186 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 10. | Jul 16 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 17 | 179 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 17. | Jun 21 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 228 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 27. | Aug 13 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 6 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 6. | Aug 2 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 179 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 17. | Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 172 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 17. | Jul 14 |
| Okra | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Basil | Feb 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 6–Mar 27 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Parsley | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 214 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 10. | Aug 18 |
| Celery | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 214 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 10. | Jun 29 |
| Scallions | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 12 |
| Collards | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 172 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 17. | Jun 29 |
| Chives | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 228 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Oregano | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 214 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Sage | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 228 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 228 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Cosmos | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Lavender | Jan 9 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 17 |
| Melons | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 172 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 17. | Jun 29 |
| Mint | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 193 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 10. | Aug 2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 179 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 17. | Jul 1 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 200 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 3. | Jul 28 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 179 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 10. | Jul 9 |
| Watermelon | Mar 20 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 179 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 10. | Jul 4 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Zinnias | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
Month by month in Lubbock
| 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 21), Pumpkin (Jun 21), Cantaloupe (Jun 29), Celery (Jun 29), Melons (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Jul 1), Tomato (Jul 4), Watermelon (Jul 4), Pepper (Jul 9), Tomatillos (Jul 9), Eggplant (Jul 14), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 2), Pole Beans (Aug 2), Basil (Aug 7), Cosmos (Aug 7), Cucumber (Aug 7), Zinnias (Aug 7), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 1), Carrots (Sep 1), Beets (Sep 2), Dill (Sep 2), Swiss Chard (Sep 2), Calendula (Sep 7), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 1), Spinach (Oct 1), Radish (Oct 2). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 3). First frost around November 3. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 24). |
| 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 Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79423)?
The median last spring frost date for Lubbock, TX (ZIP code 79423) 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 21; one in ten it runs past April 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Lubbock, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Lubbock, TX is around November 3. 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 17 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 214 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 (214 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 Feb 27 and plant out Apr 17 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 6 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10.
When do I plant garlic in Lubbock?
Nov 3 to Nov 24; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lubbock?
Yes: plant out Apr 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 4 for a fall crop.
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