Frost dates for 75140Grand Saline, TX
The average last spring frost in Grand Saline is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 235 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 235 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 25 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 10 | Oct 25 · Nov 11 · Nov 30 | 235 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 6 · Mar 28 | Nov 3 · Nov 24 · Dec 13 | 262 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Grand Saline
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Apr 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 75140 is matched to the NOAA station Mineola, TX, 21.2 km away, at 367 ft elevation (6 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola, TX (used) | 367 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| Emory, TX | 484 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Lake Fk Rsvr, TX | 414 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 23 |
| Lake Tawakoni, TX | 448 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Grand Saline
- Fruitvale, TX 75127 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Alba, TX 75410 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Golden, TX 75444 · last Mar 7, first Nov 23
- Van, TX 75790 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
- Edgewood, TX 75117 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Mineola, TX 75773 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
- Emory, TX 75440 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Canton, TX 75103 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Grand Saline, TX?
- For ZIP code 75140, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mineola, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Grand Saline, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 75140?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 235 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.