Texas, US

Planting calendar for Dallas

Last frost around February 18, first frost around December 9: about 294 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 18
First frost: December 9
Frost-free days: 294

Sow now: November

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Dallas. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Dallas, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Mint	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 25 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 25 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 24 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 24 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 24 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 1 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 1 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 24 to May 4, and Aug 1 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 1, and Jul 4 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 4, and Aug 1 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 1, and Jul 4 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 24 to May 4, and Aug 1 to Sep 29; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 1, and Jul 4 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 4, and Aug 1 to Sep 29
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 1, and Jul 4 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 24 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 24 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 24 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 19 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 19; Under cover Feb 19 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 24, and Aug 1 to Sep 19
Under cover: Feb 19 to May 22, and Jul 4 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 1 to May 8, and Aug 22 to Oct 5, and Dec 5 to Dec 22; Under cover Jan 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Nov 24, and Dec 5 to Dec 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to May 8, and Aug 22 to Oct 5, and Dec 5 to Dec 22
Under cover: Jan 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Nov 24, and Dec 5 to Dec 22
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 1 to May 17, and Aug 15 to Oct 7; Under cover Jan 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 18 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to May 17, and Aug 15 to Oct 7
Under cover: Jan 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 18 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 29; Under cover Jul 25 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jul 25 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 22, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 9, and Sep 12 to Nov 10; Under cover Aug 15 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Apr 9, and Sep 12 to Nov 10
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 7
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around February 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 28 to Oct 6, and Dec 4 to Mar 8; Under cover Jul 31 to Apr 5

Plant outdoors: Aug 28 to Oct 6, and Dec 4 to Mar 8
Under cover: Jul 31 to Apr 5
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 28, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 16, and Sep 7 to Oct 18; Under cover Aug 10 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to May 14

Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Apr 16, and Sep 7 to Oct 18
Under cover: Aug 10 to Nov 15, and Dec 14 to May 14
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around March 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Jan 2 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 17; Under cover Aug 20 to Nov 14, and Dec 5 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 17
Under cover: Aug 20 to Nov 14, and Dec 5 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 2, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Nov 13; Under cover Aug 20 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Nov 13
Under cover: Aug 20 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 1 to May 26, and Aug 7 to Oct 18; Under cover Jan 4 to Jun 23, and Jul 10 to Nov 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to May 26, and Aug 7 to Oct 18
Under cover: Jan 4 to Jun 23, and Jul 10 to Nov 15
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around April 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Nov 11; Under cover Aug 20 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Nov 11
Under cover: Aug 20 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around February 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 28 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 31 to Apr 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 28 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 31 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 28, ready around November 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 19 to May 4, and Aug 15 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 19 to Jun 1, and Jul 18 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to May 4, and Aug 15 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 19 to Jun 1, and Jul 18 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 19 to May 19, and Aug 1 to Oct 1; Under cover Feb 19 to Jun 16, and Jul 4 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to May 19, and Aug 1 to Oct 1
Under cover: Feb 19 to Jun 16, and Jul 4 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 14 to Dec 27; Under cover Oct 17 to Jan 24

Sow outdoors: Nov 14 to Dec 27
Under cover: Oct 17 to Jan 24
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 14, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 5 to Apr 9, and Sep 12 to Oct 1; Under cover Aug 15 to Sep 3, and Sep 12 to Oct 1, and Oct 10 to Oct 29, and Dec 8 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Apr 9, and Sep 12 to Oct 1
Under cover: Aug 15 to Sep 3, and Sep 12 to Oct 1, and Oct 10 to Oct 29, and Dec 8 to May 7
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 5, ready around February 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 3; Under cover Jul 25 to Mar 31

Plant outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 3
Under cover: Jul 25 to Mar 31
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 22, ready around November 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 14 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 17 to Feb 7

Plant outdoors: Nov 14 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 17 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 14, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 15 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 18 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to Apr 28
Under cover: Jul 18 to May 26
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around November 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Aug 7 to May 26; Under cover Jul 10 to Jun 23

Sow outdoors: Aug 7 to May 26
Under cover: Jul 10 to Jun 23
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 7, ready around September 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 22 to Mar 26; Under cover Jul 25 to Apr 23

Plant outdoors: Aug 22 to Mar 26
Under cover: Jul 25 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 22, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 28 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 31 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Aug 28 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jul 31 to May 28
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 28, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 1 to Apr 30, and Aug 28 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 4 to May 28, and Jul 31 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Apr 30, and Aug 28 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 4 to May 28, and Jul 31 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 12 to Oct 10, and Nov 4 to Apr 9; Under cover Aug 15 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Sep 12 to Oct 10, and Nov 4 to Apr 9
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 7
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 12, ready around November 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 28 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 31 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 28 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 31 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 28, ready around December 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 1 to May 8, and Aug 22 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 4 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to May 8, and Aug 22 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 4 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 14 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 29; Under cover Jan 17 to Apr 30, and Aug 20 to Nov 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 29
Under cover: Jan 17 to Apr 30, and Aug 20 to Nov 26
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 14, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 18 to May 20, and Aug 1 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 17, and Jul 4 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 20, and Aug 1 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 17, and Jul 4 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 25, and Dec 16 to May 17; Under cover Jul 18 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to Oct 25, and Dec 16 to May 17
Under cover: Jul 18 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around September 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 1 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 30; Under cover Jan 4 to Apr 30, and Aug 20 to Nov 27

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Apr 2, and Sep 17 to Oct 30
Under cover: Jan 4 to Apr 30, and Aug 20 to Nov 27
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on February 1, ready around March 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 2 to Mar 29, and Aug 1 to Oct 4; Under cover Jul 4 to Nov 1, and Dec 5 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 2 to Mar 29, and Aug 1 to Oct 4
Under cover: Jul 4 to Nov 1, and Dec 5 to Apr 26
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Feb 1 to Dec 22; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Dec 22
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Aug 7 to Oct 6, and Dec 17 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 10 to Nov 3, and Nov 19 to Apr 10

Plant outdoors: Aug 7 to Oct 6, and Dec 17 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 10 to Nov 3, and Nov 19 to Apr 10
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Dec 6 to Jan 10; Under cover Nov 8 to Feb 7

Plant outdoors: Dec 6 to Jan 10
Under cover: Nov 8 to Feb 7
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

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Irving, Grand Prairie, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in Dallas

When is the last frost in Dallas?

On average around February 18, and the first autumn frost comes around December 9. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Dallas?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 25 to Apr 19, and Aug 1 to Sep 17, or under cover Feb 25 to May 17, and Jul 4 to Oct 15.

What can I sow in Dallas in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: carrot, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, strawberry, raspberry.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work