Frost dates for 75110 — Corsicana, TX
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 16median date
Growing season247 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Corsicana compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Corsicana falls between February 23 and April 4, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 247-day growing season is longer than 53% 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 38 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Desoto, TX, 67 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 16 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
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 Corsicana, TX
Frost dates for 75110 — Corsicana, TX — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 16, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Dec 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Corsicana, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 21 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| 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 Corsicana, TX weather station, 4 km away (elevation 449 ft (137 m)).
ZIP codes in Corsicana: 75109 75110 75151
Frost dates near Corsicana
- Powell Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Barry Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Rice Mar 14 · Nov 16
- Purdon Mar 13 · Nov 14
- Richland Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Blooming Grove Mar 13 · Nov 14
- Kerens Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Chatfield Mar 14 · Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Corsicana, TX?
The median last spring frost in Corsicana, TX is March 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Corsicana, 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 Corsicana, TX?
About 247 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Corsicana, TX?
Corsicana, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.