Frost Dates for Pittsburg, TX 75686
Last spring frost March 29 · First fall frost November 5 · 221 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75686 has about 14,200 people.
Long season: 221 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 12–April 14 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans October 17–November 24 (38 days).
Frost probability for 75686
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 29 | March 12 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 17 | November 5 | November 24 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MT PLEASANT (22.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 221-day season in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg (221 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 | 179 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 6 |
| Pepper | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 11 |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 14 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 263 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 8. | Sep 3 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Peas | — | Feb 1–Apr 12 | 284 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 1. | Aug 25 |
| Zucchini | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Onion | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 256 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 1–Mar 22 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 3 |
| Kale | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 1. | Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 1. | Sep 3 |
| Radish | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Oct 4 |
| Beets | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 5 | 326 | overwinter: Plant Nov 5 to Nov 26; harvest the following summer. | Nov 26 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 22–Apr 19 | 277 | 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 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 18 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 186 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 12. | Jun 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 235 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 22. | Aug 15 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 3 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 1. | Aug 4 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 186 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 12. | Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 16 |
| Okra | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 1–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Parsley | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 221 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 5. | Aug 20 |
| Celery | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 221 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 5. | Jul 1 |
| Scallions | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 14 |
| Collards | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 1 |
| Chives | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Oregano | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 235 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 221 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Sage | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 235 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Cosmos | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Lavender | Jan 4 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Melons | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 1 |
| Mint | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 200 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 5. | Aug 4 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 186 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 12. | Jul 3 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 207 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 29. | Jul 30 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 186 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 5. | Jul 11 |
| Watermelon | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 186 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 5. | Jul 6 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Zinnias | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
Month by month in Pittsburg
| 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 23), Pumpkin (Jun 23). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 1), Celery (Jul 1), Melons (Jul 1), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 3), Tomato (Jul 6), Watermelon (Jul 6), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 4), Pole Beans (Aug 4), Basil (Aug 9), Cosmos (Aug 9), Cucumber (Aug 9), Zinnias (Aug 9), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 3), Carrots (Sep 3), Beets (Sep 4), Dill (Sep 4), Swiss Chard (Sep 4), Calendula (Sep 9), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 3), Spinach (Oct 3), Radish (Oct 4). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 5). First frost around November 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 26). |
| 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 Pittsburg, TX (ZIP 75686)?
The median last spring frost date for Pittsburg, TX (ZIP code 75686) 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 Pittsburg, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Pittsburg, TX is around November 5. 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 Pittsburg, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Pittsburg is about 221 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 Pittsburg (221 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 Pittsburg, TX?
Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 22 and plant out Apr 12 in Pittsburg. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Pittsburg?
Two: plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12.
When do I plant garlic in Pittsburg?
Nov 5 to Nov 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Pittsburg?
Yes: plant out Apr 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 6 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Mount Pleasant (ZIP 75455) has 235 frost-free days, 14 more than Pittsburg (ZIP 75686). See Mount Pleasant ZIP 75455 frost dates
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