Frost Dates for Bedford, TX
In Bedford, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 9 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 253 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Arlington Six Flags, TX weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 536 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| 20% | Mar 25 | Nov 5 |
| 30% | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| 40% | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| 50% | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| 60% | Mar 5 | Nov 25 |
| 70% | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
| 80% | Feb 26 | Dec 4 |
| 90% | Feb 19 | Dec 10 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 | Dec 3 |
Planting calendar for Bedford
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Sow or transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Sow or transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Transplant Feb 23 – Mar 9
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Plant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Based on the average last frost (Mar 9) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.