Frost Dates for Sherman, TX 75090
Sherman has 2 ZIP codes. The Sherman, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 22 · First fall frost November 11 · 234 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 75090 has about 26,600 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Sherman.
Long season: 234 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 4–April 9 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans October 25–November 26 (32 days).
Frost probability for 75090
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 22 | March 4 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 25 | November 11 | November 26 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SHERMAN (14.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 234-day season in Sherman
In Sherman (234 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 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 12 |
| Pepper | Feb 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 17 |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 276 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 1. | Sep 9 |
| Cucumber | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Peas | — | Jan 25–Apr 5 | 297 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 297 available after Jan 25. | Aug 31 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Onion | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 269 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 25–Mar 15 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 22. | Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 22. | Sep 9 |
| Radish | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Oct 10 |
| Beets | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 11 | 339 | overwinter: Plant Nov 11 to Dec 2; harvest the following summer. | Dec 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 15–Apr 12 | 290 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 29. | Jul 24 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jun 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 15. | Aug 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 8 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 22. | Aug 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 199 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 22 |
| Okra | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 22–Mar 15 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Parsley | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | Aug 26 |
| Celery | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 234 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | Jul 7 |
| Scallions | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 22 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 20 |
| Collards | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 7 |
| Chives | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Oregano | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 234 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Sage | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Cosmos | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
| Lavender | Dec 28 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Melons | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 7 |
| Mint | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 255 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 213 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Aug 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 199 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 5. | Jul 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 22. | Aug 5 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 29. | Jul 17 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 199 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 199 available after Mar 29. | Jul 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Zinnias | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 15 |
Month by month in Sherman
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 11), Collards (Jan 11), Kale (Jan 11), Oregano (Jan 11), Parsley (Jan 11), Scallions (Jan 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 25), Beets (Jan 25), Dill (Jan 25), Peas (Jan 25), Radish (Jan 25), Spinach (Jan 25). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 1), Calendula (Feb 8), Cauliflower (Feb 8), Marigolds (Feb 8), Pepper (Feb 8), Basil (Feb 15), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 8), Cilantro (Feb 22), Turnip (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 22), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 22), Cabbage (Feb 22), Collards (Feb 22), Kale (Feb 22), Lettuce (Feb 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 15). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 1), Butternut Squash (Mar 8), Cantaloupe (Mar 8), Melons (Mar 8), Pumpkin (Mar 8), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 8), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 1), Potatoes (Mar 8), Sunflowers (Mar 22), Beans (Mar 29), Pole Beans (Mar 29). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 8), Swiss Chard (Mar 8), Bok Choy (Mar 15), Cauliflower (Mar 15), Cosmos (Mar 22), Lavender (Mar 22), +15 more. Last frost around March 22. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 5), Cantaloupe (Apr 5), Cucumber (Apr 5), Eggplant (Apr 5), Melons (Apr 5), Pepper (Apr 5), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 29), Pumpkin (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 7), Celery (Jul 7), Melons (Jul 7), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 9), Tomato (Jul 12), Watermelon (Jul 12), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 5), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 10), Pole Beans (Aug 10), Basil (Aug 15), Cosmos (Aug 15), Cucumber (Aug 15), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 9), Carrots (Sep 9), Beets (Sep 10), Dill (Sep 10), Swiss Chard (Sep 10), Calendula (Sep 15), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 9), Spinach (Oct 9), Radish (Oct 10). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 11). First frost around November 11. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 28), Lavender (Dec 28), Onion (Dec 28), Rosemary (Dec 28). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 2). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Sherman, TX (ZIP 75090)?
The median last spring frost date for Sherman, TX (ZIP code 75090) is around March 22. 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 4; one in ten it runs past April 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Sherman, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Sherman, TX is around November 11. 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 25 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Sherman, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Sherman is about 234 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 Sherman (234 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 Sherman, TX?
Sherman, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (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 Sherman, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 15 and plant out Apr 5 in Sherman. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Sherman?
Two: plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 18.
When do I plant garlic in Sherman?
Nov 11 to Dec 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Sherman?
Yes: plant out Apr 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 12 for a fall crop.
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