Oklahoma, US

Planting calendar for Oklahoma City

Last frost around March 15, first frost around November 22: about 252 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 15
First frost: November 22
Frost-free days: 252

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Mint
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City, 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 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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 under cover	October: Not this month	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: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	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
Leaves
Lettuce	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
Spinach	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and 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
Arugula	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow 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
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and 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: 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Plant 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: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: 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
Bok choy	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: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	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 outdoors and 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 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
Cilantro	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	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: 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
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 under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant 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: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant 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: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 19 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 22 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 22 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 18 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 21 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 23 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 26 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 26 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 23 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 26 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 26 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 18 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 19; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 19
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 18 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 18 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 21 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 13 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 16 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jun 16, and Jul 2 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 21 to May 21, and Aug 8 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 24 to Jun 18, and Jul 11 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to May 21, and Aug 8 to Sep 3
Under cover: Jan 24 to Jun 18, and Jul 11 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 21 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 15; Under cover Jan 24 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 15
Under cover: Jan 24 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 30, and Aug 8 to Aug 17; Under cover Jan 15 to May 28, and Jul 11 to Jul 20, and Aug 8 to Aug 17, and Sep 5 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 30, and Aug 8 to Aug 17
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 28, and Jul 11 to Jul 20, and Aug 8 to Aug 17, and Sep 5 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 23, and Aug 31 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 15 to May 21, and Aug 3 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 23, and Aug 31 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 21, and Aug 3 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 23 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around March 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 9, and Aug 15 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 15 to May 7, and Jul 18 to Aug 6, and Aug 15 to Sep 3, and Sep 12 to Oct 1

Plant outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 9, and Aug 15 to Sep 3
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 7, and Jul 18 to Aug 6, and Aug 15 to Sep 3, and Sep 12 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 77 days after planting. Planted on February 12, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 29, and Aug 26 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 15 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 29, and Aug 26 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around March 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 14 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Sep 22; Under cover Jan 17 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Aug 25, and Sep 5 to Sep 22, and Oct 3 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Sep 22
Under cover: Jan 17 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Aug 25, and Sep 5 to Sep 22, and Oct 3 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 14, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 16; Under cover Jan 15 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 16
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 13
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around March 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 21 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 24 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 24 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 17; Under cover Jan 15 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 14
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around March 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 4 to Apr 5, and Aug 15 to Aug 21; Under cover Jan 7 to May 3, and Jul 18 to Jul 24, and Aug 15 to Aug 21, and Sep 12 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Apr 5, and Aug 15 to Aug 21
Under cover: Jan 7 to May 3, and Jul 18 to Jul 24, and Aug 15 to Aug 21, and Sep 12 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on February 4, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 13 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 8 to Dec 6; Under cover Oct 11 to Jan 3

Sow outdoors: Nov 8 to Dec 6
Under cover: Oct 11 to Jan 3
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 8, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 23, and Aug 31 to Sep 8; Under cover Jan 15 to May 21, and Aug 3 to Aug 11, and Aug 31 to Sep 8, and Sep 28 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 23, and Aug 31 to Sep 8
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 21, and Aug 3 to Aug 11, and Aug 31 to Sep 8, and Sep 28 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 9 to Apr 1, and Aug 8 to Aug 16; Under cover Jan 12 to Apr 29, and Jul 11 to Jul 19, and Aug 8 to Aug 16, and Sep 5 to Sep 13

Plant outdoors: Feb 9 to Apr 1, and Aug 8 to Aug 16
Under cover: Jan 12 to Apr 29, and Jul 11 to Jul 19, and Aug 8 to Aug 16, and Sep 5 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 105 days after planting. Planted on February 9, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 8 to Dec 12; Under cover Oct 11 to Jan 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 8 to Dec 12
Under cover: Oct 11 to Jan 9
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 8, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 12 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Aug 22; Under cover Jan 15 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Aug 22
Under cover: Jan 15 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 4 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 7 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 7 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 4, ready around March 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jan 27 to Apr 11, and Aug 8 to Aug 21; Under cover Jul 11 to Jul 24, and Aug 8 to Aug 21, and Sep 5 to Sep 18, and Dec 30 to May 9

Plant outdoors: Jan 27 to Apr 11, and Aug 8 to Aug 21
Under cover: Jul 11 to Jul 24, and Aug 8 to Aug 21, and Sep 5 to Sep 18, and Dec 30 to May 9
First harvest: About 94 days after planting. Planted on January 27, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 12 to May 13, and Aug 15 to Sep 2; Under cover Jan 15 to Jun 10, and Jul 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 15 to Sep 2, and Sep 12 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to May 13, and Aug 15 to Sep 2
Under cover: Jan 15 to Jun 10, and Jul 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 15 to Sep 2, and Sep 12 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 21 to May 13, and Aug 15 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 24 to Jun 10, and Jul 18 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to May 13, and Aug 15 to Sep 4
Under cover: Jan 24 to Jun 10, and Jul 18 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 23; Under cover Jan 15 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 23
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 21
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 14; Under cover Jan 15 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 14
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 12
First harvest: About 127 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 21 to May 21, and Aug 8 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 24 to Jun 18, and Jul 11 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to May 21, and Aug 8 to Sep 11
Under cover: Jan 24 to Jun 18, and Jul 11 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 1 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 1 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 1 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on March 1, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 20; Under cover Feb 15 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 20
Under cover: Feb 15 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 12 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 15 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Sep 24
Under cover: Jan 15 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 21 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 7; Under cover Jan 24 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Apr 17, and Sep 5 to Oct 7
Under cover: Jan 24 to May 15, and Aug 8 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 30, and Jul 30 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 15 to May 28, and Jul 2 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 30, and Jul 30 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 28, and Jul 2 to Oct 8
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 21 to Oct 26; Under cover Jan 24 to Nov 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Oct 26
Under cover: Jan 24 to Nov 23
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 Feb 12 to Apr 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 8; Under cover Jan 15 to May 12, and Jul 2 to Oct 6

Plant outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 8
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 12, and Jul 2 to Oct 6
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 Nov 25 to Dec 31; Under cover Oct 28 to Jan 28

Plant outdoors: Nov 25 to Dec 31
Under cover: Oct 28 to Jan 28
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

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 15 to Dec 21; Under cover Oct 18 to Jan 18

Plant outdoors: Nov 15 to Dec 21
Under cover: Oct 18 to Jan 18
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

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Questions about growing in Oklahoma City

When is the last frost in Oklahoma City?

On average around March 15, and the first autumn frost comes around November 22. 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 Oklahoma City?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 19 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Sep 3, or under cover Mar 22 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Oct 1.

What can I sow in Oklahoma City in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, spinach, arugula, mint, 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