Grapevine, Texas planting calendar and frost dates
Grapevine is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost typically comes around March 8 and the first fall frost around November 24, giving about 262 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 8b
- Typical last frost
- March 8
- Typical first frost
- November 24
- Frost-free season
- 262 days
Frost dates in Grapevine
Last spring frost
- February 17Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- March 8Typical: a later frost in half of years
- March 26Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 6Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- November 24Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- December 12Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 262 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 25 and returns around December 7.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dallas Ft Worth Airport, 4.7 miles SE of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers. Grapevine shares this station with Flower Mound, so the two cities have the same frost dates and planting calendar.
What to plant each month in Grapevine
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: 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, zoysiagrass, zucchini
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, okra, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
August
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, collard greens, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes
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, peppers, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, sweet corn, 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, daylilies, 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 Grapevine
Grapevine's 2 main ZIP codes take their frost dates from 2 different NOAA stations: the typical last frost ranges from March 8 in 76051 to March 11 in 75261. 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 |
| 76051 | 8b | Dallas Ft Worth Airport, 4.7 mi SE | Mar 8 | Nov 24 |
Dallas Ft Worth Airport also supplies the frost dates for Flower Mound, so their planting calendars match Grapevine's.
Planting dates for popular crops in Grapevine
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 to Feb 9 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Aug 11 to 18 |
| Strawberries | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 to 25 | Mar 1 to 15 | Aug 25 to Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Mar 8 to 15 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 to 16 | Mar 23 to 30 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 15 to 22 | Aug 4 to 11 |
| Garlic | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Nov 24 to Dec 8 |
| Onions | Nov 16 to Dec 28 | Feb 8 to 22 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Aug 25 to Sep 8 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 to Feb 2 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Aug 4 to Sep 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 15 to Mar 8 | Sep 1 to 22 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 to 20 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 16 to Mar 2 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 8 to 22 | Aug 18 to Sep 1 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Sep 1 to 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Sep 1 to 15 |
| Broccoli | Dec 21 to Jan 11 | Feb 8 to 22 | Sep 8 to Oct 6 |
| Peas | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Sep 1 to 15 |
| Spinach | Jan 25 to Feb 1 | Mar 1 to 15 | Sep 15 to Oct 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 8 to 29 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 6 to 13 | May 4 to 18 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Oct 13 to Dec 8 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Oct 13 to Nov 24 |
| Grass Seed | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Oct 13 to 27 |
Nearby cities
- Euless, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 11
- Flower Mound, 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
- Lewisville, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 2
- Carrollton, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 2
Planting in TexasAbout zone 8bPrintable calendar for Grapevine
Questions
When is the last frost in Grapevine?
Around March 8 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Dallas Ft Worth Airport. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after March 26.
What planting zone is Grapevine 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 Grapevine?
Start seeds indoors January 26 to February 9 and set plants out March 23 to April 6; the safest date to plant out is after March 26.
When is the first frost in Grapevine?
Around November 24 in a typical year, and before November 6 about 1 year in 10.