Frost Dates for Wichita, KS 67223
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 26 · 197 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 67223 has about 849 people, one of 27 ZIP codes in Wichita.
Long season: 197 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 28–April 26 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 8–November 14 (37 days).
Frost probability for 67223
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 26 | April 12 | March 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 8 | October 26 | November 14 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WICHITA DWIGHT D EISENHOWER NA (12.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 197-day season in Wichita
In Wichita (197 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 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jun 26 |
| Pepper | Mar 1 | Apr 26–May 3 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jul 1 |
| Lettuce | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 2. | Sep 4 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 22. | Aug 24 |
| Cucumber | Mar 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Beans | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Peas | — | Feb 15–Apr 26 | 260 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 15. | Aug 15 |
| Zucchini | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Onion | Jan 18 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 15–Apr 5 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 23 |
| Kale | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Broccoli | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 15. | Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 15. | Aug 24 |
| Radish | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 2. | Sep 24 |
| Beets | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 26 | 302 | overwinter: Plant Oct 26 to Nov 16; harvest the following summer. | Nov 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 8–May 3 | 253 | 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 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 19. | Jul 8 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 29 | Apr 26–Apr 26 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 26. | Jun 13 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 5. | Aug 5 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Mar 29 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 15. | Jul 25 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 26. | Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jul 6 |
| Okra | Mar 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Basil | Mar 8 | May 3–May 3 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 15–Apr 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 30 |
| Parsley | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 19. | Aug 10 |
| Celery | Feb 1 | Apr 19–May 3 | 197 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 19. | Jun 21 |
| Scallions | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 2. | Sep 4 |
| Collards | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jun 21 |
| Chives | Jan 18 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 15–May 10 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Oregano | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 211 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 18 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Sage | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 30 |
| Cosmos | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Lavender | Jan 18 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 9 |
| Melons | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jun 21 |
| Mint | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 176 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 19. | Jul 25 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 26. | Jun 23 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 12. | Jul 20 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 19. | Jul 1 |
| Watermelon | Mar 29 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 162 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 19. | Jun 26 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Zinnias | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
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 13), Pumpkin (Jun 13), Cantaloupe (Jun 21), Celery (Jun 21), Melons (Jun 21), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 23), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 1), Tomatillos (Jul 1), Eggplant (Jul 6), Corn (Jul 8), Sunflowers (Jul 20), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 25), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 4), Okra (Aug 4), Yellow Squash (Aug 4), Zucchini (Aug 4), Cauliflower (Aug 5), Beans (Aug 6), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 3), Scallions (Sep 3), Bok Choy (Sep 4), Lettuce (Sep 4), Kale (Sep 8), Kohlrabi (Sep 8), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 26). First frost around October 26. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 16). |
| 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 67223)?
The median last spring frost date for Wichita, KS (ZIP code 67223) 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 28; 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 26. 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 8 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 197 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 (197 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 Sep 4; both mature before Nov 2.
When do I plant garlic in Wichita?
Oct 26 to Nov 16; 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 26 for a fall crop.
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