Frost Dates for Odessa, TX 79763
Odessa has 7 ZIP codes. The Odessa, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 30 · First fall frost November 11 · 226 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 79763 has about 35,200 people, one of 7 ZIP codes in Odessa.
Long season: 226 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 13–April 13 (31 days). Fall frost risk spans October 24–November 28 (35 days).
Frost probability for 79763
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 30 | March 13 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 24 | November 11 | November 28 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PENWELL (14.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 226-day season in Odessa
In Odessa (226 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 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 184 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13. | Jul 12 |
| Pepper | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 184 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13. | Jul 17 |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 268 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 9. | Sep 9 |
| Cucumber | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Peas | — | Feb 2–Apr 13 | 289 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 2. | Aug 31 |
| Zucchini | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Onion | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 2–Mar 23 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 261 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 2. | Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 2. | Sep 9 |
| Radish | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Oct 10 |
| Beets | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 11 | 331 | overwinter: Plant Nov 11 to Dec 2; harvest the following summer. | Dec 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 23–Apr 20 | 282 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 23; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 6. | Jul 24 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 191 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 13. | Jun 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 23. | Aug 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 2. | Aug 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 191 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 13. | Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 184 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13. | Jul 22 |
| Okra | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Basil | Feb 23 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 2–Mar 23 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Parsley | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 226 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 6. | Aug 26 |
| Celery | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 226 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 6. | Jul 7 |
| Scallions | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Collards | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 184 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13. | Jul 7 |
| Chives | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Oregano | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 226 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Sage | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Cosmos | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Lavender | Jan 5 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 16 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Melons | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 184 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13. | Jul 7 |
| Mint | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 205 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 6. | Aug 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 191 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 13. | Jul 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 212 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 30. | Aug 5 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 191 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 6. | Jul 17 |
| Watermelon | Mar 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 191 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 6. | Jul 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Zinnias | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
Month by month in Odessa
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 5), Lavender (Jan 5), Onion (Jan 5), Rosemary (Jan 5), Celery (Jan 19), Collards (Jan 19), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 2), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 2), Cabbage (Feb 2), Lettuce (Feb 2), Sage (Feb 2), Swiss Chard (Feb 2), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 2), Beets (Feb 2), Dill (Feb 2), Peas (Feb 2), Radish (Feb 2), Spinach (Feb 2), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 23). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Corn (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 2), Nasturtiums (Mar 2), Okra (Mar 2), Zinnias (Mar 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 2), Turnip (Mar 2), Carrots (Mar 9), Potatoes (Mar 16), Sunflowers (Mar 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 2), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 2), Cabbage (Mar 2), Collards (Mar 2), Kale (Mar 2), Lettuce (Mar 2), +12 more. Last frost around March 30. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 6), Pole Beans (Apr 6). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 6), Chives (Apr 6), Corn (Apr 6), Okra (Apr 6), Oregano (Apr 6), Parsley (Apr 6), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 29), Pumpkin (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 7), Celery (Jul 7), Melons (Jul 7), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 9), Tomato (Jul 12), Watermelon (Jul 12), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 5), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 10), Pole Beans (Aug 10), Basil (Aug 15), Cosmos (Aug 15), Cucumber (Aug 15), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 9), Carrots (Sep 9), Beets (Sep 10), Dill (Sep 10), Swiss Chard (Sep 10), Calendula (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 9), Spinach (Oct 9), Radish (Oct 10). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 11). First frost around November 11. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 2). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Odessa, TX (ZIP 79763)?
The median last spring frost date for Odessa, TX (ZIP code 79763) is around March 30. 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 13; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Odessa, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Odessa, TX is around November 11. 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 24 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Odessa, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Odessa is about 226 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 Odessa (226 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 Odessa, TX?
Odessa, 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 Odessa, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 23 and plant out Apr 13 in Odessa. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Odessa?
Two: plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18.
When do I plant garlic in Odessa?
Nov 11 to Dec 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Odessa?
Yes: plant out Apr 13 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 12 for a fall crop.
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