Frost dates for ZIP 75651 (Harrison County, TX)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Jefferson, TX (12 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMar 1850% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostNov 850% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)236 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone8b15 to 20°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
73°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 73°F, as of Oct 17, 11:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Nansco Farms (38 mi), Wood County East (39 mi), Lake Striker Rusk (57 mi).
4-inch depth
72°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 72°F, as of Oct 17, 11:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Nansco Farms (38 mi), City of Carthage (39 mi), Wood County East (39 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 75651 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 72°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): window open as soil cools through the 70s and 60s.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Southeast (warm, humid). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Centipedegrass (warm-season): Spring: Not before mid-May (NC State); after full green-up (about May 3 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Optional mid-summer feeding, especially on sandy coastal soils. Avoid: Early-spring feeding, frequent feeding and liming unless a soil test calls for it (centipede decline).
Plant now
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Your average first frost is Nov 8: skip heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before it, because new growth may not harden off in time.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Feb 28 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Mar 18 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Apr 7 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Oct 26 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Nov 8 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Nov 30 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Apr 2 | Oct 30 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Mar 18 | Nov 8 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Mar 3 | Nov 22 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 75651
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Mar 18) and first fall frost (Nov 8). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) | Jul 12–Aug 9 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Jan 7–21 | Apr 1–15 (transplant) | Jul 19–Aug 9 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Jan 7–21 | Apr 1–15 (transplant) | Jul 19–Aug 9 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Feb 25–Mar 18 (transplant) Feb 18–Apr 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–Oct 4 (transplant) Aug 30–Sep 27 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Feb 4–25 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–Oct 4 (sowing) |
| Kale | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) Feb 18–Mar 4 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–Sep 13 (transplant) Aug 2–30 (sowing) |
| Collards | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Feb 18–Mar 18 (transplant) Feb 18–Mar 18 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–Sep 13 (transplant) Aug 2–30 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Jan 7–21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | Aug 2–30 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Jan 7–21 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | Aug 2–30 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7–21 | Mar 4–18 (transplant) | Aug 2–30 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Dec 24–Jan 7 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | Jul 19–Aug 9 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 21–Feb 4 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) Feb 18–Mar 4 (sow outdoors) | Aug 30–Sep 13 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Feb 18–Mar 4 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–27 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Feb 18–Mar 18 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–Oct 11 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Feb 18–Mar 11 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–27 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Feb 4–18 | Mar 4–25 (transplant) Mar 4–Apr 1 (sow outdoors) | Aug 30–Sep 13 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Feb 18–Mar 18 (sow outdoors) | Aug 30–Sep 13 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Feb 25–Mar 25 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–30 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Feb 11–Mar 25 (sow outdoors) | Sep 27–Oct 11 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Feb 18–Mar 11 (sow outdoors) | Aug 30–Sep 13 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Feb 25–Mar 18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Jan 21–Feb 18 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–30 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Dec 24–Jan 7 | Feb 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Feb 4–Mar 4 (sow outdoors) | Aug 30–Sep 13 (sowing) |
| Leek | Dec 24–Jan 7 | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Sep 27–Oct 25 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Feb 4–18 (transplant) | Sep 27–Oct 25 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | Jul 19–Aug 2 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Apr 8–22 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–30 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Apr 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Apr 8–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Feb 18–25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–30 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Feb 18–25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | Aug 16–30 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Feb 18–25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Feb 18–25 | Apr 1–15 (transplant) Apr 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Feb 18–25 | Apr 1–15 (transplant) Apr 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Feb 4–18 | Apr 1–15 (transplant) Apr 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Dec 24–Jan 7 | Mar 25–Apr 1 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Feb 4–18 | Mar 25–Apr 8 (transplant) Mar 25–Apr 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Mar 4–Apr 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–27 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Jan 7–21 | Mar 4–18 (transplant) Feb 25–Mar 18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Mar 18–Apr 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 13–27 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Mar 18–Apr 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Feb 18–Mar 4 (transplant) | Aug 30–Sep 27 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Texas A&M AgriLife trials name plants that handle Texas conditions: the Texas Superstar® list and the low-care roses from AgriLife trials. Plant frost-tender annuals after March 18 here (the average last frost). More on plants for Texas. Not affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Jefferson, TX (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00414577), elevation 211 ft, 11.8 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview #2, TX | 15 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Diana 2 W, TX | 16 mi | Mar 10 | Nov 15 |
| Hallsville 4 S, TX | 16 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 11 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 75651
When is the last frost in 75651?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 75651 is March 18. For a more cautious planting date, use April 7, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 75651?
The average first fall freeze is November 8. In 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
What hardiness zone is 75651?
ZIP 75651 is in USDA zone 8b (15 to 20°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 75651 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
Nearby ZIP codes
75640 75670 Marshall 75694 75650 Hallsville 75605 Longview 75630 Avinger 75657 Jefferson 75601 Longview
Other ZIP codes in Harrison County
75602 75640 75650 75659 75661 75670 75671 75672 75692 75694 All Harrison County frost dates · Texas frost dates
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