Frost Dates for DeSoto, TX
In DeSoto, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 6 and the average first fall frost around Nov 25, for a growing season of about 265 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 26, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Dallas Redbird Airport, TX weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 658 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% | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| 20% | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
| 30% | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| 40% | Mar 10 | Nov 21 |
| 50% | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| 60% | Mar 3 | Nov 29 |
| 70% | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
| 80% | Feb 23 | Dec 7 |
| 90% | Feb 15 | Dec 14 |
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 19 | Nov 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 22 | Dec 9 |
Planting calendar for DeSoto
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Sow or transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 28
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 21
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Sep 30
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 14
Transplant Feb 20 – Mar 6
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 16
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 16
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 16
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Nov 4
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Sep 30
Plant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Based on the average last frost (Mar 6) and first frost (Nov 25). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.