Euless, Texas planting calendar and frost dates
Euless is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost typically comes around March 11 and the first fall frost around November 19, giving about 252 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 8b
- Typical last frost
- March 11
- Typical first frost
- November 19
- Frost-free season
- 252 days
Frost dates in Euless
Last spring frost
- February 21Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- March 11Typical: a later frost in half of years
- April 3Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 3Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- November 19Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- December 6Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 252 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 February 28 and returns around December 1.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Worth Meacham Fld, 6.9 miles NNW of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers. Euless shares this station with Fort Worth, so the two cities have the same frost dates and planting calendar.
What to plant each month in Euless
January
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
February
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, eggplants, marigolds, nasturtiums, 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
March
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, cauliflower, 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, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
April
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: basil, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, okra, peanuts, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
July
August
Plant for fall: bearded irises, brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, potatoes, snapdragons, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, cucumbers, daylilies, green beans, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
October
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
November
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
December
Start indoors: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, snapdragons
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Euless
All 3 of Euless's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Ft Worth Meacham Fld, so the dates on this page apply across the city. Every one of them is in zone 8b.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75261 | 8b | Ft Worth Meacham Fld, 6.9 mi NNW | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| 76039 | 8b | Ft Worth Meacham Fld, 6.9 mi NNW | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| 76040 | 8b | Ft Worth Meacham Fld, 6.9 mi NNW | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
Ft Worth Meacham Fld also supplies the frost dates for Fort Worth and Burleson, so their planting calendars match Euless's.
Planting dates for popular crops in Euless
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 29 to Feb 12 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Aug 6 to 13 |
| Strawberries | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 to 28 | Mar 4 to 18 | Aug 20 to Sep 24 |
| Cilantro | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Mar 11 to 18 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 to 19 | Mar 26 to Apr 2 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 18 to 25 | Jul 30 to Aug 6 |
| Garlic | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Nov 19 to Dec 3 |
| Onions | Nov 19 to Dec 31 | Feb 11 to 25 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Aug 20 to Sep 3 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 to Feb 5 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Jul 30 to Aug 27 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 18 to Mar 11 | Aug 27 to Sep 17 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 to 25 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 11 to 25 | Aug 13 to 27 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Aug 27 to Sep 3 |
| Zucchini | Feb 26 to Mar 12 | Mar 26 to Apr 9 | Aug 27 to Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Dec 24 to Jan 14 | Feb 11 to 25 | Sep 3 to Oct 1 |
| Peas | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Aug 27 to Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | Mar 4 to 18 | Sep 10 to Oct 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 11 to Apr 1 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 9 to 16 | May 7 to 21 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Oct 8 to Dec 3 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Oct 8 to Nov 19 |
| Grass Seed | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Oct 8 to 22 |
Nearby cities
- Grapevine, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 8
- Irving, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 2
- North Richland Hills, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 10
- Arlington, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 9
- Grand Prairie, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 2
- Flower Mound, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 8
Planting in TexasAbout zone 8bPrintable calendar for Euless
Questions
When is the last frost in Euless?
Around March 11 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Ft Worth Meacham Fld. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after April 3.
What planting zone is Euless in?
USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Euless?
Start seeds indoors January 29 to February 12 and set plants out March 26 to April 9; the safest date to plant out is after April 3.
When is the first frost in Euless?
Around November 19 in a typical year, and before November 3 about 1 year in 10.