Frost Dates for Mineola, TX 75773
Last spring frost March 29 · First fall frost November 7 · 223 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75773 has about 14,200 people.
Long season: 223 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 12–April 14 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans October 20–November 25 (36 days).
Frost probability for 75773
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 29 | March 12 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 20 | November 7 | November 25 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GILMER 4 WNW (37.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 223-day season in Mineola
In Mineola (223 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 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jul 8 |
| Pepper | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jul 13 |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 16 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 265 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 8. | Sep 5 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Peas | — | Feb 1–Apr 12 | 286 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 1. | Aug 27 |
| Zucchini | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Onion | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 258 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 1–Mar 22 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 28. | Oct 5 |
| Kale | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 258 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 1. | Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 1. | Sep 5 |
| Radish | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Oct 6 |
| Beets | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 7 | 328 | overwinter: Plant Nov 7 to Nov 28; harvest the following summer. | Nov 28 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 22–Apr 19 | 279 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 5. | Jul 20 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 188 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 12. | Jun 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 237 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 22. | Aug 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 28. | Oct 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 1. | Aug 6 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 188 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 12. | Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jul 18 |
| Okra | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 1–Mar 22 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Parsley | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 5. | Aug 22 |
| Celery | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 223 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 5. | Jul 3 |
| Scallions | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 25 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 16 |
| Collards | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jul 3 |
| Chives | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Oregano | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 223 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Sage | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Cosmos | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Lavender | Jan 4 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 21 |
| Melons | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jul 3 |
| Mint | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 202 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 5. | Aug 6 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 188 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 12. | Jul 5 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 209 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 29. | Aug 1 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 5. | Jul 13 |
| Watermelon | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 188 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 5. | Jul 8 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Zinnias | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
Month by month in Mineola
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 4), Lavender (Jan 4), Onion (Jan 4), Rosemary (Jan 4), Celery (Jan 18), Collards (Jan 18), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 1), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 1), Cabbage (Feb 1), Lettuce (Feb 1), Sage (Feb 1), Swiss Chard (Feb 1), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 1), Beets (Feb 1), Dill (Feb 1), Peas (Feb 1), Radish (Feb 1), Spinach (Feb 1), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 22). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 1), Corn (Mar 1), Cosmos (Mar 1), Nasturtiums (Mar 1), Okra (Mar 1), Zinnias (Mar 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 1), Turnip (Mar 1), Carrots (Mar 8), Potatoes (Mar 15), Sunflowers (Mar 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 1), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 1), Cabbage (Mar 1), Collards (Mar 1), Kale (Mar 1), Lettuce (Mar 1), +12 more. Last frost around March 29. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 5), Pole Beans (Apr 5). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 5), Chives (Apr 5), Corn (Apr 5), Okra (Apr 5), Oregano (Apr 5), Parsley (Apr 5), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 25), Pumpkin (Jun 25). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 3), Celery (Jul 3), Melons (Jul 3), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 5), Tomato (Jul 8), Watermelon (Jul 8), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 1), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 6), Pole Beans (Aug 6), Basil (Aug 11), Cosmos (Aug 11), Cucumber (Aug 11), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 5), Carrots (Sep 5), Beets (Sep 6), Dill (Sep 6), Swiss Chard (Sep 6), Calendula (Sep 11), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 5), Spinach (Oct 5), Radish (Oct 6). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 7). First frost around November 7. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 28). |
| 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 Mineola, TX (ZIP 75773)?
The median last spring frost date for Mineola, TX (ZIP code 75773) is around March 29. 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 12; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in Mineola, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Mineola, TX is around November 7. 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 20 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Mineola, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Mineola is about 223 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 Mineola (223 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 Mineola, TX?
Mineola, 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 Mineola, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 22 and plant out Apr 12 in Mineola. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Mineola?
Two: plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14.
When do I plant garlic in Mineola?
Nov 7 to Nov 28; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Mineola?
Yes: plant out Apr 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 8 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Canton (ZIP 75103) has 240 frost-free days, 17 more than Mineola (ZIP 75773). See Canton ZIP 75103 frost dates
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