Frost Dates for Rockwall, TX 75087
Last spring frost March 21 · First fall frost November 13 · 237 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 75087 has about 44,300 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Rockwall.
Long season: 237 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 3–April 8 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans October 27–November 30 (34 days).
Frost probability for 75087
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 8 | March 21 | March 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 27 | November 13 | November 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MCKINNEY MUNI AP (29.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Rockwall, TX
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75087 | March 21 | November 13 | 8b |
| 75032 | March 19 | November 14 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 237-day season in Rockwall
In Rockwall (237 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 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 4. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 4. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 279 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 28. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Jan 24–Apr 4 | 300 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 300 available after Jan 24. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 272 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 24–Mar 14 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 272 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 21. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 342 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 14–Apr 11 | 293 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 28. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 202 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 4. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 251 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 14. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 7 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 21. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 202 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 4. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 195 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 4. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 14 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 21–Mar 14 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 237 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 28. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 237 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 28. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 21 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Jan 10 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 195 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 4. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Dec 27 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 24–Apr 18 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 251 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 27 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 237 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Sage | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 251 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 10 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Dec 27 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 195 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 4. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 216 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 28. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 4. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 21. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 202 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 28. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Mar 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 202 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 28. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Rockwall
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Oregano (Jan 10), Parsley (Jan 10), Scallions (Jan 10), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 24), Beets (Jan 24), Dill (Jan 24), Peas (Jan 24), Radish (Jan 24), Spinach (Jan 24). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 7), Cauliflower (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Pepper (Feb 7), Basil (Feb 14), Tomato (Feb 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 7), Cilantro (Feb 21), Turnip (Feb 21), Carrots (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 21), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 21), Cabbage (Feb 21), Collards (Feb 21), Kale (Feb 21), Lettuce (Feb 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 14). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 7), Cantaloupe (Mar 7), Melons (Mar 7), Pumpkin (Mar 7), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 7), Watermelon (Mar 7), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 7), Sunflowers (Mar 21), Beans (Mar 28), Pole Beans (Mar 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 7), Swiss Chard (Mar 7), Bok Choy (Mar 14), Cauliflower (Mar 14), Cosmos (Mar 21), Lavender (Mar 21), +15 more. Last frost around March 21. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 4), Cantaloupe (Apr 4), Cucumber (Apr 4), Eggplant (Apr 4), Melons (Apr 4), Pepper (Apr 4), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 27), Lavender (Dec 27), Onion (Dec 27), Rosemary (Dec 27). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Rockwall, TX (ZIP 75087)?
The median last spring frost date for Rockwall, TX (ZIP code 75087) is around March 21. 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 3; one in ten it runs past April 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Rockwall, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Rockwall, TX is around November 13. 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 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Rockwall, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Rockwall is about 237 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 Rockwall (237 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 Rockwall, TX?
Rockwall, 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 Rockwall, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 14 and plant out Apr 4 in Rockwall. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Rockwall?
Two: plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Rockwall?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Rockwall?
Yes: plant out Apr 4 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Rowlett (ZIP 75089) has 244 frost-free days, 7 more than Rockwall (ZIP 75087). See Rowlett ZIP 75089 frost dates
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