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What to plant now in Dallas

This month's sowing list for Dallas, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.

October

29 vegetables to sow or plant now

29 of them are at their best time to start. The last frost is usually around March 3, and frost is unlikely after about March 22.

Quick, easy wins this month: radish, arugula, bok choy, cilantro, scallions and spinach.

Sow or plant in Dallas in October

Start seeds indoors

  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Celeriac
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Kale
  • Leek
  • Onion
  • Parsley

Direct sow

  • Arugula
  • Beets
  • Bok choy
  • Carrot
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Fava beans
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Parsnip
  • Peas
  • Radish
  • Rutabaga
  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Swiss chard
  • Turnip

Transplant

  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Celeriac
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Garlic
  • Kale
  • Leek
  • Onion
  • Parsley
  • Strawberry

Last month to start: Brussels sprouts.

Ready to pick in October

  • Arugula
  • Basil
  • Beets
  • Bell pepper
  • Bok choy
  • Bush beans
  • Cantaloupe
  • Chives
  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Eggplant
  • Hot pepper
  • Kale
  • Okra
  • Parsley
  • Pole beans
  • Radish
  • Runner beans
  • Scallions
  • Sweet corn
  • Sweet potato
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomato
  • Watermelon
  • Winter squash
  • Zucchini

Coming up in November

Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.

When to plant the favourites in Dallas

Tomato

Tomatoes

Start seeds indoors: February and June to July.

Transplant: April and August.

Best time to start: April.

Pick: June to November.

First pick about 16 weeks after starting.

Potato

Potatoes

Plant: February to March.

Best time to start: February to March.

Pick: May to July.

First pick about 10 weeks after starting.

Garlic

Garlic

Plant: October to December.

Best time to start: October to December.

Pick: March to July.

First pick about 24 weeks after starting.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Direct sow: October to March.

Best time to start: January to March and October to November.

Pick: November to May.

First pick about 9 weeks after starting.

Carrot

Carrots

Direct sow: September to April.

Best time to start: September to March.

Pick: November to May.

First pick about 11 weeks after starting.

Bush beans

Bush beans

Direct sow: April and August to September.

Best time to start: April and August.

Pick: May to July and September to November.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Onion

Onions

Start seeds indoors: August to February.

Transplant: October to April.

Best time to start: October to April.

Pick: March to July.

First pick about 25 weeks after starting.

Strawberry

Strawberries

Plant: October to March.

Best time to start: October to March.

Pick: April to June.

First pick about 21 weeks after starting.

Winter squash

Winter squash

Start seeds indoors: March to April and June to July.

Direct sow: April and July to August.

Transplant: April to May and July to August.

Best time to start: April to May and July.

Pick: June to November.

First pick about 12 weeks after starting.

Zucchini

Zucchini

Start seeds indoors: March to May and July to August.

Direct sow: April to May and August to September.

Transplant: April to June and August to September.

Best time to start: April to June and August.

Pick: May to November.

First pick about 6 weeks after starting.

The planting year in Dallas

VegetableONDJFMAMJJASFirst pick
ArugulaSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
BasilTSSSSSPabout 6 weeks
BeetsSSSSSSSSabout 9 weeks
Bell pepperTTPPTPPabout 15 weeks
Bok choySSSSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
BroccoliPPPPPPTPabout 16 weeks
Brussels sproutsPTPabout 27 weeks
Bush beansSSSabout 7 weeks
CabbagePPPPPPTPabout 18 weeks
CantaloupeTSSSSSabout 8 weeks
CarrotSSSSSSSSabout 11 weeks
CauliflowerPPPPTPabout 21 weeks
CeleriacPPPTTTabout 31 weeks
CeleryPPPPPTTTabout 28 weeks
ChivesSSSTSSSPTPabout 10 weeks
CilantroSSSSSabout 7 weeks
CucumberTSSPTSSabout 5 weeks
DillSSSSSSSabout 7 weeks
EggplantTTPPPPPabout 16 weeks
Fava beansSSSabout 16 weeks
GarlicPPPabout 24 weeks
Hot pepperTTPPPPPabout 17 weeks
KaleSSSSSSSTSabout 9 weeks
LeekPPPPPPTTabout 24 weeks
LettuceSSSSSSabout 9 weeks
OkraSSSSabout 5 weeks
OnionPPPPPPPTTabout 25 weeks
ParsleySSSTSSSTSabout 10 weeks
ParsnipSSSabout 21 weeks
PeasSSSSSSabout 12 weeks
Pole beansSSabout 8 weeks
PotatoPPabout 10 weeks
RadishSSSSSSSabout 3 weeks
Runner beansSabout 9 weeks
RutabagaSSSabout 18 weeks
ScallionsSSSSSSSSSabout 7 weeks
SpinachSSSSSSabout 8 weeks
StrawberryPPPPPPabout 21 weeks
Sweet cornTSSSSSPabout 7 weeks
Sweet potatoPPPPabout 9 weeks
Swiss chardSSSSSSSSabout 8 weeks
TomatoTPTTPabout 16 weeks
TurnipSSSSSSabout 9 weeks
WatermelonTSSSSSabout 8 weeks
Winter squashTSPTSSabout 12 weeks
ZucchiniTSSPTSSabout 6 weeks

The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.

Dallas season by season

Spring March to May

Time to start: basil, bush beans, cantaloupe, cucumber, okra, pole beans, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Last chance for: arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, bush beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, chives, cilantro, dill, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, peas, pole beans, potato, radish, scallions, spinach, strawberry, Swiss chard, tomato and turnip.

Summer June to August

Time to start: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, kale, leek, onion, parsley, pole beans, runner beans and tomato.

Last chance for: bell pepper, cantaloupe, eggplant, hot pepper, okra, pole beans, runner beans, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon and winter squash.

Fall September to November

Time to start: arugula, beets, bok choy, carrot, cilantro, dill, fava beans, garlic, lettuce, parsnip, peas, radish, rutabaga, scallions, spinach, strawberry, Swiss chard and turnip.

Last chance for: arugula, basil, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cucumber, radish, sweet corn and zucchini.

Winter December to February

Time to start: arugula, bell pepper, celery, cilantro, dill, eggplant, hot pepper, potato, radish and tomato.

Last chance for: cauliflower, celeriac, celery, cilantro, dill, fava beans, garlic, parsnip, rutabaga and tomato.

Frost in Dallas

Last frost, most years
around March 3
Frost is unlikely after
about March 22
First frost, most years
around November 17
Frost-free days in a year
about 259

The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, winter squash and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.

Questions about planting in Dallas

What can I plant now in Dallas?

In October, 29 vegetables can be sown or planted in Dallas, including arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot and cauliflower. The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.

When should I plant tomatoes in Dallas?

In Dallas, sow tomatoes indoors in February and from June to July and transplant them in April and in August. The best time to start is in April. Picking runs from June to November.

When should I plant potatoes in Dallas?

In Dallas, plant potatoes from February to March. The best time to start is from February to March. Picking runs from May to July.

When should I plant garlic in Dallas?

In Dallas, plant garlic from October to December. The best time to start is from October to December. Picking runs from March to July.

When is the last frost in Dallas?

In most years the last frost in Dallas comes around March 3. Frost is unlikely after about March 22, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around November 17.

Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Dallas?

The quick ones are radish (about 3 weeks), arugula (about 5 weeks), bok choy (about 5 weeks), cucumber (about 5 weeks), basil (about 6 weeks), zucchini (about 6 weeks), bush beans (about 7 weeks) and cilantro (about 7 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.

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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Dallas. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).

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