Sherman, Texas planting calendar and frost dates
Sherman is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. The last spring frost typically comes around March 14 and the first fall frost around November 19, giving about 250 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 8a
- Typical last frost
- March 14
- Typical first frost
- November 19
- Frost-free season
- 250 days
Frost dates in Sherman
Last spring frost
- February 25Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- March 14Typical: a later frost in half of years
- April 1Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 2Risky: 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 250 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 2 and returns around November 30.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sherman, 4.9 miles NE 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 Sherman
January
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard
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, eggplants, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, ranunculus, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelons
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, beets, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, perennial ryegrass, petunias, potatoes, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme
April
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, 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, green onions, okra, peanuts, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, zinnias, zoysiagrass
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, 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, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Sherman
All 2 of Sherman's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Sherman, so the dates on this page apply across the city. Every one of them is in zone 8a.
Planting dates for popular crops in Sherman
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 6 to 20 | Apr 3 to 17 | Aug 6 to 13 |
| Strawberries | — | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 to 31 | Mar 7 to 21 | Aug 20 to Sep 24 |
| Cilantro | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Mar 14 to 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 to 27 | Apr 3 to 10 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 27 to Mar 6 | Jul 30 to Aug 6 |
| Garlic | — | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Nov 19 to Dec 3 |
| Onions | Nov 22 to Jan 3 | Feb 14 to 28 | — |
| Cucumbers | Mar 6 to 20 | Apr 3 to 17 | Aug 20 to Sep 3 |
| Pumpkins | Mar 6 to 20 | Apr 3 to 17 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 to Feb 13 | Apr 3 to 17 | Jul 30 to Aug 27 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21 to Mar 14 | Aug 27 to Sep 17 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 27 to May 4 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 27 to Mar 13 | Apr 3 to 17 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 14 to 28 | Aug 13 to 27 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 3 to 17 | Aug 27 to Sep 3 |
| Zucchini | Mar 6 to 20 | Apr 3 to 17 | Aug 27 to Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Dec 27 to Jan 17 | Feb 14 to 28 | Sep 3 to Oct 1 |
| Peas | — | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Aug 27 to Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Jan 31 to Feb 7 | Mar 7 to 21 | Sep 10 to Oct 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14 to Apr 4 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 16 to 23 | May 14 to 28 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Oct 8 to Dec 3 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Oct 8 to Nov 19 |
| Grass Seed | — | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Oct 8 to 22 |
Nearby cities
- Celina, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- McKinney, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Little Elm, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Frisco, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Allen, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 7
- Plano, TX zone 8b, last frost Mar 7
Planting in TexasAbout zone 8aPrintable calendar for Sherman
Questions
When is the last frost in Sherman?
Around March 14 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Sherman. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after April 1.
What planting zone is Sherman in?
USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Sherman?
Start seeds indoors February 6 to 20 and set plants out April 3 to 17.
When is the first frost in Sherman?
Around November 19 in a typical year, and before November 2 about 1 year in 10.