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Frisco, TX Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Frisco usually comes around Feb 27 and the first fall frost around Nov 17, a growing season of about 263 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 16 – Jan 30 and plant them outside Mar 13 – Mar 27.

Last spring frostFeb 27
First fall frostNov 17
Growing season263 days

When to plant vegetables in Frisco

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 13 – Mar 27—
PeppersJan 9 – Jan 23Mar 20 – Apr 3—
EggplantJan 9 – Jan 23Mar 20 – Apr 3—
Cucumbers—Mar 13 – Mar 27—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 13 – Mar 27—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 20 – Apr 3—
Green beans—Mar 13 – Mar 27Aug 25 – Sep 8
Sweet corn—Mar 13 – Mar 27—
BasilJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 27—
LettuceJan 2 – Jan 16Jan 30 – Mar 13Sep 22 – Oct 6
Spinach—Jan 16 – Feb 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
Peas—Jan 16 – Feb 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
Carrots—Jan 30 – Mar 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
Radishes—Jan 23 – Mar 13Oct 6 – Oct 20
BroccoliDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 13Aug 25 – Sep 8
KaleJan 2 – Jan 16Jan 23 – Feb 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
Onions—Jan 30 – Feb 13—
Potatoes—Feb 6 – Mar 6—
Garlic——Nov 3 – Dec 8

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Frisco. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Frisco

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins & winter squash
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: BroccoliPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Frisco?

The median last spring frost is Feb 27 and the median first fall frost is Nov 17, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Frisco?

Start seeds indoors Jan 16 – Jan 30 and set plants outside Mar 13 – Mar 27, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Frisco?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 17): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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