Frost dates for 75123 — Desoto, TX
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season264 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Desoto compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Desoto falls between February 15 and March 26, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 14.
- The median last frost is 9 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 264-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Grand Prairie, TX, 19 km away, the last frost here is 14 days earlier than there and the growing season is 26 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 15 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 14 |
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 Desoto, TX
Frost dates for 75123 — Desoto, TX — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 25, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Desoto, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 Dallas Redbird Ap, TX weather station, 10 km away (elevation 659 ft (201 m)).
ZIP codes in Desoto: 75115 75123
Frost dates near Desoto
- Lancaster Mar 6 · Nov 25
- Cedar Hill Mar 20 · Nov 13
- Red Oak Mar 16 · Nov 16
- Duncanville Mar 6 · Nov 25
- Hutchins Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Wilmer Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Midlothian Mar 16 · Nov 16
- Grand Prairie Mar 20 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Desoto, TX?
The median last spring frost in Desoto, TX is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Desoto, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Desoto, TX?
About 264 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Desoto, TX?
Desoto, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.