Frost Dates for Paris, TX 75462
Paris has 2 ZIP codes. The Paris, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 24 · First fall frost November 10 · 231 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75462 has about 12,400 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Paris.
Long season: 231 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 9–April 7 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 23–November 28 (36 days).
Frost probability for 75462
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 7 | March 24 | March 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 23 | November 10 | November 28 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HUGO (44.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 231-day season in Paris
In Paris (231 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 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 189 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 7. | Jul 11 |
| Pepper | Feb 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 189 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 7. | Jul 16 |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 19 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | Sep 8 |
| Cucumber | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Beans | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Peas | — | Jan 27–Apr 7 | 294 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 294 available after Jan 27. | Aug 30 |
| Zucchini | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Onion | Dec 30 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 266 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 266 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 27–Mar 17 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 266 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 266 available after Feb 24. | Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 24. | Sep 8 |
| Radish | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Oct 9 |
| Beets | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 252 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 10 | 336 | overwinter: Plant Nov 10 to Dec 1; harvest the following summer. | Dec 1 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 17–Apr 14 | 287 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 17; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 203 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 203 available after Mar 31. | Jul 23 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 7 | 196 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 7. | Jun 28 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 245 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 17. | Aug 20 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 10 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 24. | Aug 9 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 196 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 7. | Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 189 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 7. | Jul 21 |
| Okra | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 210 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Basil | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 24–Mar 17 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Parsley | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 31. | Aug 25 |
| Celery | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 231 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 31. | Jul 6 |
| Scallions | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 24 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 19 |
| Collards | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 189 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 7. | Jul 6 |
| Chives | Dec 30 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 245 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 27–Apr 21 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Oregano | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 245 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 30 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Sage | Jan 27 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 245 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 13 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 245 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Cosmos | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Lavender | Dec 30 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 252 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 24 |
| Melons | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 189 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 7. | Jul 6 |
| Mint | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 252 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 210 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 31. | Aug 9 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 196 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 7. | Jul 8 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 217 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 24. | Aug 4 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 27 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after Mar 31. | Jul 16 |
| Watermelon | Mar 10 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 196 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 196 available after Mar 31. | Jul 11 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Zinnias | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
Month by month in Paris
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 13), Collards (Jan 13), Kale (Jan 13), Oregano (Jan 13), Parsley (Jan 13), Scallions (Jan 13), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 27), Beets (Jan 27), Dill (Jan 27), Peas (Jan 27), Radish (Jan 27), Spinach (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 3), Calendula (Feb 10), Cauliflower (Feb 10), Marigolds (Feb 10), Pepper (Feb 10), Basil (Feb 17), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 10), Cilantro (Feb 24), Turnip (Feb 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 24), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 24), Cabbage (Feb 24), Collards (Feb 24), Kale (Feb 24), Lettuce (Feb 24), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 17). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 3), Butternut Squash (Mar 10), Cantaloupe (Mar 10), Melons (Mar 10), Pumpkin (Mar 10), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 3), Potatoes (Mar 10), Sunflowers (Mar 24), Beans (Mar 31), Pole Beans (Mar 31). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 10), Swiss Chard (Mar 10), Bok Choy (Mar 17), Cauliflower (Mar 17), Cosmos (Mar 24), Lavender (Mar 24), +15 more. Last frost around March 24. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 7), Cantaloupe (Apr 7), Cucumber (Apr 7), Eggplant (Apr 7), Melons (Apr 7), Pepper (Apr 7), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 28), Pumpkin (Jun 28). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 6), Celery (Jul 6), Melons (Jul 6), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 8), Tomato (Jul 11), Watermelon (Jul 11), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 4), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 9), Pole Beans (Aug 9), Basil (Aug 14), Cosmos (Aug 14), Cucumber (Aug 14), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 8), Carrots (Sep 8), Beets (Sep 9), Dill (Sep 9), Swiss Chard (Sep 9), Calendula (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 8), Spinach (Oct 8), Radish (Oct 9). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 10). First frost around November 10. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 30), Lavender (Dec 30), Onion (Dec 30), Rosemary (Dec 30). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 1). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Paris, TX (ZIP 75462)?
The median last spring frost date for Paris, TX (ZIP code 75462) is around March 24. 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 9; one in ten it runs past April 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Paris, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Paris, TX is around November 10. 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 23 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Paris, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Paris is about 231 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 Paris (231 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 Paris, TX?
Paris, 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 Paris, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 17 and plant out Apr 7 in Paris. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Paris?
Two: plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17.
When do I plant garlic in Paris?
Nov 10 to Dec 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Paris?
Yes: plant out Apr 7 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 11 for a fall crop.
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