Frost Dates for Ponca City, OK 74604
Ponca City has 2 ZIP codes. The Ponca City, OK frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 6 · First fall frost October 29 · 206 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 74604 has about 12,200 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Ponca City.
Long season: 206 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 27–April 16 (20 days). Fall frost risk spans October 13–November 12 (30 days).
Frost probability for 74604
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 16 | April 6 | March 27 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 13 | October 29 | November 12 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PONCA CITY MUNI AP (11.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 206-day season in Ponca City
In Ponca City (206 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 2 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20. | Jun 29 |
| Pepper | Feb 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20. | Jul 4 |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 7 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 16. | Aug 27 |
| Cucumber | Mar 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Beans | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Peas | — | Feb 9–Apr 20 | 269 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 9. | Aug 18 |
| Zucchini | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Onion | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 241 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 9–Mar 30 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 26 |
| Kale | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 9. | Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 9. | Aug 27 |
| Radish | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 29 | 311 | overwinter: Plant Oct 29 to Nov 19; harvest the following summer. | Nov 19 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 2–Apr 27 | 262 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 13. | Jul 11 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 20. | Jun 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 30. | Aug 8 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 26 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 9. | Jul 28 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 20. | Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Feb 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 164 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20. | Jul 9 |
| Okra | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Basil | Mar 2 | Apr 27–Apr 27 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 9–Mar 30 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Parsley | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 13. | Aug 13 |
| Celery | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 206 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 13. | Jun 24 |
| Scallions | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 6 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 7 |
| Collards | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 6 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20. | Jun 24 |
| Chives | Jan 12 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Oregano | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 12 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Sage | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Cosmos | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Lavender | Jan 12 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 12 |
| Melons | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20. | Jun 24 |
| Mint | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 185 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 13. | Jul 28 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 171 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 20. | Jun 26 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 6. | Jul 23 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 13. | Jul 4 |
| Watermelon | Mar 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 13. | Jun 29 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Zinnias | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
Month by month in Ponca City
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 12), Lavender (Jan 12), Onion (Jan 12), Rosemary (Jan 12), Celery (Jan 26), Collards (Jan 26), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 9), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 9), Cabbage (Feb 9), Lettuce (Feb 9), Sage (Feb 9), Swiss Chard (Feb 9), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 9), Beets (Feb 9), Dill (Feb 9), Peas (Feb 9), Radish (Feb 9), Spinach (Feb 9), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 2), Tomato (Mar 2), Bok Choy (Mar 9), Corn (Mar 9), Cosmos (Mar 9), Nasturtiums (Mar 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 9), Turnip (Mar 9), Carrots (Mar 16), Potatoes (Mar 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 9), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 9), Cabbage (Mar 9), Collards (Mar 9), Kale (Mar 9), Lettuce (Mar 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 2). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 6), Beans (Apr 13), Pole Beans (Apr 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 6), Lavender (Apr 6), Marigolds (Apr 6), Mint (Apr 6), Nasturtiums (Apr 6), Zinnias (Apr 6), +23 more. Last frost around April 6. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 16), Pumpkin (Jun 16), Cantaloupe (Jun 24), Celery (Jun 24), Melons (Jun 24), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 26), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 4), Tomatillos (Jul 4), Eggplant (Jul 9), Corn (Jul 11), Sunflowers (Jul 23), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 28), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 2), Cosmos (Aug 2), Cucumber (Aug 2), Zinnias (Aug 2), Broccoli (Aug 3), Nasturtiums (Aug 7), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 2), Cilantro (Sep 2), Collards (Sep 6), Scallions (Sep 6), Bok Choy (Sep 7), Lettuce (Sep 7), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 29). First frost around October 29. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 19). |
| 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 Ponca City, OK (ZIP 74604)?
The median last spring frost date for Ponca City, OK (ZIP code 74604) is around April 6. 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 27; one in ten it runs past April 16.
What is the first fall frost date in Ponca City, OK?
The median first fall frost date for Ponca City, OK is around October 29. 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 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Ponca City, OK?
The frost-free growing season in Ponca City is about 206 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 Ponca City (206 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 Ponca City, OK?
Ponca City, OK is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Ponca City, OK?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 2 and plant out Apr 20 in Ponca City. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Ponca City?
Two: plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5.
When do I plant garlic in Ponca City?
Oct 29 to Nov 19; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Ponca City?
Yes: plant out Apr 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 29 for a fall crop.
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