Frost Dates for Plainview, TX 79073
Plainview has 2 ZIP codes. The Plainview, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 11 · First fall frost October 25 · 197 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
Long season: 197 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 28–April 22 (25 days). Fall frost risk spans October 6–November 13 (38 days).
Frost probability for 79073
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 22 | April 11 | March 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 6 | October 25 | November 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LITTLEFIELD (30.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 197-day season in Plainview
In Plainview (197 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 | Mar 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 25. | Jun 25 |
| Pepper | Feb 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 25. | Jun 30 |
| Lettuce | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 3 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 21. | Aug 23 |
| Cucumber | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 11. | Jul 29 |
| Beans | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Peas | — | Feb 14–Apr 25 | 260 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 14. | Aug 14 |
| Zucchini | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Onion | Jan 17 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 14–Apr 4 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 22 |
| Kale | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 14. | Aug 23 |
| Radish | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 23 |
| Beets | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 25 | 302 | overwinter: Plant Oct 25 to Nov 15; harvest the following summer. | Nov 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 7–May 2 | 253 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 18. | Jul 7 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 28 | Apr 25–Apr 25 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 25. | Jun 12 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 4. | Aug 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 14. | Jul 24 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 25. | Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 25. | Jul 5 |
| Okra | Mar 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Basil | Mar 7 | May 2–May 2 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 11. | Jul 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 14–Apr 4 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Parsley | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 18. | Aug 9 |
| Celery | Jan 31 | Apr 18–May 2 | 197 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 18. | Jun 20 |
| Scallions | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 3 |
| Collards | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 25. | Jun 20 |
| Chives | Jan 17 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Oregano | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 211 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 17 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Sage | Feb 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Cosmos | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 11. | Jul 29 |
| Lavender | Jan 17 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 28 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 8 |
| Melons | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 25. | Jun 20 |
| Mint | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 176 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 18. | Jul 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 25. | Jun 22 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 11. | Jul 19 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 18. | Jun 30 |
| Watermelon | Mar 28 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 162 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 18. | Jun 25 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Zinnias | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 11. | Jul 29 |
Month by month in Plainview
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 17), Lavender (Jan 17), Onion (Jan 17), Rosemary (Jan 17), Celery (Jan 31), Collards (Jan 31), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), Sage (Feb 14), Swiss Chard (Feb 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 14), Beets (Feb 14), Dill (Feb 14), Peas (Feb 14), Radish (Feb 14), Spinach (Feb 14), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 7), Tomato (Mar 7), Bok Choy (Mar 14), Corn (Mar 14), Cosmos (Mar 14), Nasturtiums (Mar 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 14), Turnip (Mar 14), Carrots (Mar 21), Potatoes (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 14), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 14), Cabbage (Mar 14), Collards (Mar 14), Kale (Mar 14), Lettuce (Mar 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 7). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 11), Beans (Apr 18), Pole Beans (Apr 18). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 4), Cauliflower (Apr 4), Cosmos (Apr 11), Lavender (Apr 11), Marigolds (Apr 11), Mint (Apr 11), +24 more. Last frost around April 11. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 2). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 12), Pumpkin (Jun 12), Cantaloupe (Jun 20), Celery (Jun 20), Melons (Jun 20), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 22), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 5), Corn (Jul 7), Sunflowers (Jul 19), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 24), Pole Beans (Jul 24), Basil (Jul 29), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 3), Okra (Aug 3), Yellow Squash (Aug 3), Zucchini (Aug 3), Cauliflower (Aug 4), Beans (Aug 5), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 2), Scallions (Sep 2), Bok Choy (Sep 3), Lettuce (Sep 3), Kale (Sep 7), Kohlrabi (Sep 7), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 25). First frost around October 25. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 15). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Plainview, TX (ZIP 79073)?
The median last spring frost date for Plainview, TX (ZIP code 79073) is around April 11. 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 28; one in ten it runs past April 22.
What is the first fall frost date in Plainview, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Plainview, TX is around October 25. 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 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Plainview, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Plainview is about 197 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 Plainview (197 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 Plainview, TX?
Plainview, 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 Plainview, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 7 and plant out Apr 25 in Plainview. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Plainview?
Two: plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 1.
When do I plant garlic in Plainview?
Oct 25 to Nov 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Plainview?
Yes: plant out Apr 25 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 25 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Lubbock (ZIP 79412) has 211 frost-free days, 14 more than Plainview (ZIP 79073). See Lubbock ZIP 79412 frost dates
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