Frost Dates for Skiatook, OK 74070
Last spring frost April 6 · First fall frost October 24 · 201 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 74070 has about 15,400 people.
Long season: 201 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 23–April 18 (26 days). Fall frost risk spans October 7–November 10 (34 days).
Frost probability for 74070
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 18 | April 6 | March 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 7 | October 24 | November 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BARNSDALL (21.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 201-day season in Skiatook
In Skiatook (201 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 | 159 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 20. | Jun 24 |
| Pepper | Feb 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 159 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 20. | Jun 29 |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 243 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 16. | Aug 22 |
| Cucumber | Mar 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Beans | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Peas | — | Feb 9–Apr 20 | 264 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 9. | Aug 13 |
| Zucchini | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Onion | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 236 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 9–Mar 30 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Kale | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 236 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 9. | Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 9. | Aug 22 |
| Radish | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 222 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 24 | 306 | overwinter: Plant Oct 24 to Nov 14; harvest the following summer. | Nov 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 2–Apr 27 | 257 | 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 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jul 6 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 166 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 166 available after Apr 20. | Jun 11 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 30. | Aug 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 9. | Jul 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 166 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 166 available after Apr 20. | Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Feb 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 159 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 20. | Jul 4 |
| Okra | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Basil | Mar 2 | Apr 27–Apr 27 | 166 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 9–Mar 30 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Parsley | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 13. | Aug 8 |
| Celery | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 201 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 13. | Jun 19 |
| Scallions | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Collards | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 159 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 20. | Jun 19 |
| Chives | Jan 12 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 215 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 9–May 4 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Oregano | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 12 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 201 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Sage | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 26 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 215 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Cosmos | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Lavender | Jan 12 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 222 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 222 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 7 |
| Melons | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 159 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 20. | Jun 19 |
| Mint | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 222 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 222 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 180 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 13. | Jul 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 166 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 166 available after Apr 20. | Jun 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 187 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 6. | Jul 18 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 166 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 166 available after Apr 13. | Jun 29 |
| Watermelon | Mar 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 166 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 166 available after Apr 13. | Jun 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Zinnias | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
Month by month in Skiatook
| 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 11), Pumpkin (Jun 11), Cantaloupe (Jun 19), Celery (Jun 19), Melons (Jun 19), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 21), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 4), Corn (Jul 6), Sunflowers (Jul 18), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 23), Pole Beans (Jul 23), Basil (Jul 28), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 2), Okra (Aug 2), Yellow Squash (Aug 2), Zucchini (Aug 2), Cauliflower (Aug 3), Beans (Aug 4), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 1), Scallions (Sep 1), Bok Choy (Sep 2), Lettuce (Sep 2), Kale (Sep 6), Kohlrabi (Sep 6), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 24). First frost around October 24. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 14). |
| 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 Skiatook, OK (ZIP 74070)?
The median last spring frost date for Skiatook, OK (ZIP code 74070) 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 23; one in ten it runs past April 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Skiatook, OK?
The median first fall frost date for Skiatook, OK is around October 24. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Skiatook, OK?
The frost-free growing season in Skiatook is about 201 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 Skiatook (201 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 Skiatook, OK?
Skiatook, OK 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 Skiatook, OK?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 2 and plant out Apr 20 in Skiatook. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Skiatook?
Two: plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31.
When do I plant garlic in Skiatook?
Oct 24 to Nov 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Skiatook?
Yes: plant out Apr 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 24 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Tulsa (ZIP 74110) has 209 frost-free days, 8 more than Skiatook (ZIP 74070). See Tulsa ZIP 74110 frost dates
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