Franklin, TX frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostNov 28median date
Growing season273 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Franklin compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Franklin falls between January 26 and March 21, a 54-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 25.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 273-day growing season is longer than 83% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 24 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bryan, TX, 38 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 26 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 28 |
| 90% (late) | December 25 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Franklin, TX
Franklin, TX frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Nov 28, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 14 to Dec 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Franklin, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Oct 3 – Oct 31 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 14 – Dec 19 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Franklin, TX weather station, 5 km away (elevation 466 ft (142 m)).
Frost dates near Franklin
- New Baden Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Calvert Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Hearne Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Wheelock Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Bremond Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Mumford Feb 27 · Nov 30
- Gause Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Kurten Feb 27 · Nov 30
- Reagan Mar 21 · Nov 9
- Kosse Mar 21 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Franklin, TX?
The median last spring frost in Franklin, TX is February 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Franklin, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Franklin, TX?
About 273 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Franklin, TX?
Franklin, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.