Enid, Oklahoma planting calendar and frost dates
Enid is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost typically comes around April 6 and the first fall frost around November 1, giving about 209 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 7a
- Typical last frost
- April 6
- Typical first frost
- November 1
- Frost-free season
- 209 days
Frost dates in Enid
Last spring frost
- March 20Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- April 6Typical: a later frost in half of years
- April 21Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- October 21Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- November 1Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- November 15Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 209 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around March 26 and returns around November 10.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Enid, 4.6 miles W of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Enid
January
Start indoors: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, snapdragons
February
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: black-eyed susans, blueberries, garlic, grapes, grass seed, hollyhocks, onions, peas, poppies, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, turnips, wildflowers
March
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, cilantro, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, marigolds, nasturtiums, okra, peppers, pumpkins, ranunculus, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, turnips, wildflowers
April
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zinnias, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, perennial ryegrass, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zinnias, zoysiagrass, zucchini
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
July
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts
August
Plant for fall: bearded irises, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, daylilies, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lettuce, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
October
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, saffron, tall fescue, tulips
November
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
December
Start indoors: onions
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Enid
All 2 of Enid's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Enid, so the dates on this page apply across the city. Every one of them is in zone 7a.
Planting dates for popular crops in Enid
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Strawberries | — | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 to 23 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Aug 2 to Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Apr 6 to 13 | — |
| Basil | Mar 5 to 19 | Apr 23 to 30 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 19 to 26 | — |
| Garlic | — | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Nov 1 to 15 |
| Onions | Dec 15 to Jan 26 | Mar 9 to 23 | — |
| Cucumbers | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Pumpkins | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Peppers | Feb 5 to Mar 5 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Carrots | — | Mar 16 to Apr 6 | Aug 9 to 30 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 7 to 14 | — |
| Watermelons | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 6 to 20 | — |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Zucchini | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Apr 23 to May 7 | — |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 to Feb 9 | Mar 9 to 23 | Aug 16 to Sep 13 |
| Peas | — | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Aug 9 to 23 |
| Spinach | Feb 23 to Mar 2 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Aug 23 to Sep 27 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 6 to 27 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 22 to 29 | May 20 to Jun 3 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Sep 20 to Nov 15 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Sep 20 to Nov 1 |
| Grass Seed | — | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Sep 20 to Oct 4 |
Nearby cities
- Stillwater, OK zone 7a, last frost Apr 3
- Edmond, OK zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
- Oklahoma City, OK zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
- Midwest City, OK zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
- Moore, OK zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
- Norman, OK zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
Planting in OklahomaAbout zone 7aPrintable calendar for Enid
Questions
When is the last frost in Enid?
Around April 6 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Enid. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after April 21.
What planting zone is Enid in?
USDA hardiness zone 7a (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Enid?
Start seeds indoors February 26 to March 12 and set plants out April 23 to May 7.
When is the first frost in Enid?
Around November 1 in a typical year, and before October 21 about 1 year in 10.