Frost Dates for Wichita, KS 67202
Wichita has 27 ZIP codes. The Wichita, KS frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 12 · First fall frost October 22 · 193 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 67202 has about 2,050 people, one of 27 ZIP codes in Wichita.
Long season: 193 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 29–April 26 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans October 5–November 8 (34 days).
Frost probability for 67202
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 26 | April 12 | March 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 5 | October 22 | November 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WICHITA DWIGHT D EISENHOWER NA (9.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 193-day season in Wichita
In Wichita (193 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 8 | Apr 26–May 3 | 151 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 26. | Jun 22 |
| Pepper | Mar 1 | Apr 26–May 3 | 151 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 26. | Jun 27 |
| Lettuce | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 235 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 22. | Aug 20 |
| Cucumber | Mar 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Beans | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Peas | — | Feb 15–Apr 26 | 256 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 15. | Aug 11 |
| Zucchini | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Onion | Jan 18 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 228 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 15–Apr 5 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Kale | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 15. | Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 15. | Aug 20 |
| Radish | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Oct 29. | Sep 20 |
| Beets | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 22 | 298 | overwinter: Plant Oct 22 to Nov 12; harvest the following summer. | Nov 12 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 8–May 3 | 249 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jul 4 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 29 | Apr 26–Apr 26 | 158 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 26. | Jun 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 5. | Aug 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Mar 29 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 15. | Jul 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 158 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 26. | Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 151 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 26. | Jul 2 |
| Okra | Mar 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 172 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Basil | Mar 8 | May 3–May 3 | 158 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 15–Apr 5 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Parsley | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 193 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 19. | Aug 6 |
| Celery | Feb 1 | Apr 19–May 3 | 193 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 19. | Jun 17 |
| Scallions | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Collards | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 151 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 26. | Jun 17 |
| Chives | Jan 18 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 207 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Oregano | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 207 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 18 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Sage | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 207 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Cosmos | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Lavender | Jan 18 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Melons | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 151 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 26. | Jun 17 |
| Mint | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 172 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 19. | Jul 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 158 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 26. | Jun 19 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 179 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 16 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 158 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 19. | Jun 27 |
| Watermelon | Mar 29 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 158 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 19. | Jun 22 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Zinnias | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
Month by month in Wichita
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 18), Lavender (Jan 18), Onion (Jan 18), Rosemary (Jan 18). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 1), Collards (Feb 1), Kale (Feb 1), Oregano (Feb 1), Parsley (Feb 1), Scallions (Feb 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 15), Beets (Feb 15), Dill (Feb 15), Peas (Feb 15), Radish (Feb 15), Spinach (Feb 15). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 1), Cauliflower (Mar 1), Marigolds (Mar 1), Pepper (Mar 1), Basil (Mar 8), Tomato (Mar 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 1), Cilantro (Mar 15), Turnip (Mar 15), Carrots (Mar 22), Potatoes (Mar 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 15), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 15), Cabbage (Mar 15), Collards (Mar 15), Kale (Mar 15), Lettuce (Mar 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 8). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 12), Beans (Apr 19), Pole Beans (Apr 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 5), Cauliflower (Apr 5), Cosmos (Apr 12), Lavender (Apr 12), Marigolds (Apr 12), Mint (Apr 12), +24 more. Last frost around April 12. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 3). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 9), Pumpkin (Jun 9), Cantaloupe (Jun 17), Celery (Jun 17), Melons (Jun 17), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 19), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 2), Corn (Jul 4), Sunflowers (Jul 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 21), Pole Beans (Jul 21), Basil (Jul 26), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Aug 1), Beans (Aug 2), Marigolds (Aug 5), Parsley (Aug 6), Peas (Aug 11), Cabbage (Aug 20), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 4), Kohlrabi (Sep 4), Turnip (Sep 9), Arugula (Sep 19), Spinach (Sep 19), Radish (Sep 20). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 22). First frost around October 22. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 12). |
| 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 Wichita, KS (ZIP 67202)?
The median last spring frost date for Wichita, KS (ZIP code 67202) is around April 12. 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 29; one in ten it runs past April 26.
What is the first fall frost date in Wichita, KS?
The median first fall frost date for Wichita, KS is around October 22. 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 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Wichita, KS?
The frost-free growing season in Wichita is about 193 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 (193 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, KS?
Wichita, KS 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 Wichita, KS?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 8 and plant out Apr 26 in Wichita. 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?
Two: plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29.
When do I plant garlic in Wichita?
Oct 22 to Nov 12; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Wichita?
Yes: plant out Apr 26 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 22 for a fall crop.
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