Frost Dates for Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Wichita Falls has 7 ZIP codes. The Wichita Falls, TX frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 28 · First fall frost November 9 · 226 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 76306 has about 14,000 people, one of 7 ZIP codes in Wichita Falls.
Long season: 226 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 15–April 12 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans October 22–November 27 (36 days).
Frost probability for 76306
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 12 | March 28 | March 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 22 | November 9 | November 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WICHITA FALLS MUNI AP (4.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 226-day season in Wichita Falls
In Wichita Falls (226 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 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 184 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 11. | Jul 10 |
| Pepper | Feb 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 184 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 11. | Jul 15 |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 18 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 268 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 7. | Sep 7 |
| Cucumber | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Peas | — | Jan 31–Apr 11 | 289 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 289 available after Jan 31. | Aug 29 |
| Zucchini | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Onion | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 31–Mar 21 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 7 |
| Kale | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 261 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 261 available after Feb 28. | Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 28. | Sep 7 |
| Radish | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Oct 8 |
| Beets | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 9 | 331 | overwinter: Plant Nov 9 to Nov 30; harvest the following summer. | Nov 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 21–Apr 18 | 282 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 198 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 4. | Jul 22 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 191 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 11. | Jun 27 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 21. | Aug 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 14 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 28. | Aug 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 191 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 11. | Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Feb 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 184 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 11. | Jul 20 |
| Okra | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Basil | Feb 21 | Apr 18–Apr 18 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 28–Mar 21 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Parsley | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 226 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 4. | Aug 24 |
| Celery | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 226 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 4. | Jul 5 |
| Scallions | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 17 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 18 |
| Collards | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 184 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 11. | Jul 5 |
| Chives | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Oregano | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 226 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Sage | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Cosmos | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Lavender | Jan 3 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Melons | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 184 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 11. | Jul 5 |
| Mint | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 205 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 4. | Aug 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 191 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 11. | Jul 7 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 212 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 28. | Aug 3 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 191 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 4. | Jul 15 |
| Watermelon | Mar 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 191 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 4. | Jul 10 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Zinnias | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
Month by month in Wichita Falls
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 3), Lavender (Jan 3), Onion (Jan 3), Rosemary (Jan 3), Celery (Jan 17), Collards (Jan 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 31), Beets (Jan 31), Dill (Jan 31), Peas (Jan 31), Radish (Jan 31), Spinach (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 7), Calendula (Feb 14), Cauliflower (Feb 14), Marigolds (Feb 14), Pepper (Feb 14), Basil (Feb 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 14), Cilantro (Feb 28), Turnip (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 28), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 28), Cabbage (Feb 28), Collards (Feb 28), Kale (Feb 28), Lettuce (Feb 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 21). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 7), Butternut Squash (Mar 14), Cantaloupe (Mar 14), Melons (Mar 14), Pumpkin (Mar 14), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 7), Potatoes (Mar 14), Sunflowers (Mar 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 14), Swiss Chard (Mar 14), Bok Choy (Mar 21), Cauliflower (Mar 21), Cosmos (Mar 28), Lavender (Mar 28), +4 more. Last frost around March 28. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 4), Pole Beans (Apr 4). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 4), Chives (Apr 4), Corn (Apr 4), Okra (Apr 4), Oregano (Apr 4), Parsley (Apr 4), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 27), Pumpkin (Jun 27). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 5), Celery (Jul 5), Melons (Jul 5), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 7), Tomato (Jul 10), Watermelon (Jul 10), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 3), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 8), Pole Beans (Aug 8), Basil (Aug 13), Cosmos (Aug 13), Cucumber (Aug 13), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 7), Carrots (Sep 7), Beets (Sep 8), Dill (Sep 8), Swiss Chard (Sep 8), Calendula (Sep 13), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 7), Spinach (Oct 7), Radish (Oct 8). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 9). First frost around November 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 30). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Wichita Falls, TX (ZIP 76306)?
The median last spring frost date for Wichita Falls, TX (ZIP code 76306) is around March 28. 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 15; one in ten it runs past April 12.
What is the first fall frost date in Wichita Falls, TX?
The median first fall frost date for Wichita Falls, TX is around November 9. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Wichita Falls, TX?
The frost-free growing season in Wichita Falls is about 226 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 Wichita Falls (226 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 Wichita Falls, TX?
Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 21 and plant out Apr 11 in Wichita Falls. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Wichita Falls?
Two: plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16.
When do I plant garlic in Wichita Falls?
Nov 9 to Nov 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Wichita Falls?
Yes: plant out Apr 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 10 for a fall crop.
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