Frost Dates for Wichita, KS 67228
Wichita has 27 ZIP codes. The Wichita, KS frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 13 · First fall frost October 20 · 190 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 67228 has about 2,420 people, one of 27 ZIP codes in Wichita.
Long season: 190 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 29–April 28 (30 days). Fall frost risk spans October 5–November 5 (31 days).
Frost probability for 67228
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 28 | April 13 | March 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 5 | October 20 | November 5 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NEWTON (31.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 190-day season in Wichita
In Wichita (190 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 9 | Apr 27–May 4 | 148 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 27. | Jun 20 |
| Pepper | Mar 2 | Apr 27–May 4 | 148 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 27. | Jun 25 |
| Lettuce | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 29 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 23. | Aug 18 |
| Cucumber | Mar 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 24 |
| Beans | — | Apr 20–May 4 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Peas | — | Feb 16–Apr 27 | 253 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 16. | Aug 9 |
| Zucchini | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 29 |
| Onion | Jan 19 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 16–Apr 6 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 17 |
| Kale | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Broccoli | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 16. | Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 16. | Aug 18 |
| Radish | — | Feb 16–May 11 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Oct 27. | Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | Feb 16–May 11 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 20 | 295 | overwinter: Plant Oct 20 to Nov 10; harvest the following summer. | Nov 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 9–May 4 | 246 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 9; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 20. | Jul 2 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 30 | Apr 27–Apr 27 | 155 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 27. | Jun 7 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 6. | Jul 30 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 16 | Mar 30–Mar 30 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 16–May 11 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 16. | Jul 19 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 155 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 27. | Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | Feb 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 148 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 27. | Jun 30 |
| Okra | Mar 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 29 |
| Basil | Mar 9 | May 4–May 4 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 24 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 16–Apr 6 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 24 |
| Parsley | Feb 2 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 190 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 20. | Aug 4 |
| Celery | Feb 2 | Apr 20–May 4 | 190 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 20. | Jun 15 |
| Scallions | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 29 |
| Collards | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 148 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 27. | Jun 15 |
| Chives | Jan 19 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 16–May 11 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Oregano | Feb 2 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 204 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 19 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 190 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Sage | Feb 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 2 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 24 |
| Cosmos | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 24 |
| Lavender | Jan 19 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 2 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 6. | Aug 3 |
| Melons | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 148 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 27. | Jun 15 |
| Mint | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 29 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 20–May 4 | 169 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 20. | Jul 19 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 27. | Jun 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 176 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 13. | Jul 14 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 16 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 20. | Jun 25 |
| Watermelon | Mar 30 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 20. | Jun 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 29 |
| Zinnias | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 24 |
Month by month in Wichita
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 19), Lavender (Jan 19), Onion (Jan 19), Rosemary (Jan 19). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 2), Collards (Feb 2), Kale (Feb 2), Oregano (Feb 2), Parsley (Feb 2), Scallions (Feb 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 16), Beets (Feb 16), Dill (Feb 16), Peas (Feb 16), Radish (Feb 16), Spinach (Feb 16). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 2), Cauliflower (Mar 2), Marigolds (Mar 2), Pepper (Mar 2), Basil (Mar 9), Tomato (Mar 9), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 2), Cilantro (Mar 16), Turnip (Mar 16), Carrots (Mar 23), Potatoes (Mar 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 16), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 16), Cabbage (Mar 16), Collards (Mar 16), Kale (Mar 16), Lettuce (Mar 16), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 9). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 13), Beans (Apr 20), Pole Beans (Apr 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 6), Cauliflower (Apr 6), Cosmos (Apr 13), Lavender (Apr 13), Marigolds (Apr 13), Mint (Apr 13), +24 more. Last frost around April 13. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 4). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 7), Pumpkin (Jun 7), Cantaloupe (Jun 15), Celery (Jun 15), Melons (Jun 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 17), +5 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Corn (Jul 2), Sunflowers (Jul 14), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 19), Pole Beans (Jul 19), Basil (Jul 24), Cosmos (Jul 24), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Aug 3), Parsley (Aug 4), Peas (Aug 9), Cabbage (Aug 18), Carrots (Aug 18), Beets (Aug 19), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 2), Kohlrabi (Sep 2), Turnip (Sep 7), Arugula (Sep 17), Spinach (Sep 17), Radish (Sep 18). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 20). First frost around October 20. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 10). |
| 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 67228)?
The median last spring frost date for Wichita, KS (ZIP code 67228) is around April 13. 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 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Wichita, KS?
The median first fall frost date for Wichita, KS is around October 20. 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 190 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 (190 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 9 and plant out Apr 27 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 16 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 27.
When do I plant garlic in Wichita?
Oct 20 to Nov 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Wichita?
Yes: plant out Apr 27 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 20 for a fall crop.
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