Greenville, TX frost dates
Last spring frostMar 18median date
First fall frostNov 16median date
Growing season243 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Greenville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Greenville falls between February 27 and April 6, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 5.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 243-day growing season is longer than 45% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 50 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mckinney, TX, 49 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 27 |
| 50% (median) | March 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 16 |
| 90% (late) | December 5 |
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 Greenville, TX
Greenville, TX frost dates — last frost Mar 18, first frost Nov 16, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Dec 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Greenville, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 18 – Mar 25 | Sep 21 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Okra | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Basil | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 2 – Dec 7 |
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 Greenville Kgvl Radio, TX weather station, 3 km away (elevation 545 ft (166 m)).
ZIP codes in Greenville: 75401 75402 75403 75404
Frost dates near Greenville
- Campbell Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Caddo Mills Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Celeste Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Commerce Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Lone Oak Mar 16 · Nov 14
- Merit Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Josephine Mar 10 · Nov 19
- Wolfe City Mar 18 · Nov 16
- Farmersville Mar 10 · Nov 19
- Quinlan Mar 16 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Greenville, TX?
The median last spring frost in Greenville, TX is March 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Greenville, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Greenville, TX?
About 243 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Greenville, TX?
Greenville, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.