Frost dates for 76021 — Bedford, TX
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 24median date
Growing season261 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Bedford compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bedford falls between February 17 and March 26, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Texas median of Mar 15.
- Its 261-day growing season is longer than 73% of the 1,316 Texas places with a regular frost season (state median 245 days).
- The last frost is 8 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 29 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Bedford shares its weather station with Euless, TX, 4 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 17 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 24 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
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 Bedford, TX
Frost dates for 76021 — Bedford, TX — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 24, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 10 to Dec 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bedford, TX
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
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 Ft Worth Ap, TX weather station, 12 km away (elevation 561 ft (171 m)).
ZIP codes in Bedford: 76021 76022 76095
Frost dates near Bedford
- Colleyville Mar 14 · Nov 17
- Hurst Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Euless Mar 8 · Nov 24
- North Richland Hills Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Grapevine Mar 14 · Nov 17
- Southlake Mar 14 · Nov 17
- Haltom City Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Keller Mar 12 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bedford, TX?
The median last spring frost in Bedford, TX is March 8. 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 Bedford, TX?
The median first fall frost is November 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Bedford, TX?
About 261 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bedford, TX?
Bedford, TX is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.