Frost Dates for North Richland Hills, TX

In North Richland Hills, TX, the average last spring frost is around Mar 10 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 255 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 31, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 1050% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantMar 31only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 2050% chance of frost before this date
Growing season255 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Ft Worth Wsfo, TX weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 644 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Mar 31Nov 4
20%Mar 23Nov 8
30%Mar 18Nov 13
40%Mar 14Nov 17
50%Mar 10Nov 20
60%Mar 7Nov 24
70%Mar 3Nov 28
80%Feb 27Dec 1
90%Feb 21Dec 8

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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Mar 26Nov 9
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 10Nov 20
Hard freeze (28°F)Feb 26Dec 1

Planting calendar for North Richland Hills

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Peppers
Indoors Dec 30 – Jan 13
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Eggplant
Indoors Dec 30 – Jan 13
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Basil
Indoors Jan 27 – Feb 10
Transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 10 – Feb 17
Sow or transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 10 – Feb 17
Sow or transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Mar 17 – Mar 31
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 10 – Feb 17
Sow or transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Green beans
Sow Mar 17 – Mar 31
Sweet corn
Sow Mar 17 – Mar 31
Lettuce
Indoors Jan 27 – Feb 10
Sow or transplant Feb 10 – Feb 24
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Spinach
Sow Jan 27 – Feb 17
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Peas
Sow Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Kale
Indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27
Sow or transplant Feb 10 – Feb 24
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Carrots
Sow Feb 17 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Radishes
Sow Feb 3 – Feb 24
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Beets
Sow Feb 17 – Mar 10
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Dec 16 – Dec 30
Plant Feb 10 – Feb 24
Potatoes
Plant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Garlic
Plant Nov 20 – Dec 18

Based on the average last frost (Mar 10) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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