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When to plant mustard greens in Dallas, Texas

February 2 – February 16

Direct-sow outdoors · typical Dallas year

Climate basis: NOAA station Dallas Love Fld, TX (USW00013960), 5 mi (9 km) from downtown Dallas (ZCTA 75201 centroid), elevation 440 ft, on the 1991–2020 climate normals. Direct-sow mustard greens from approximately the dates above, anchored to the median last spring 32°F freeze (March 2). One year in ten still freezes after March 19.

Last spring freezeMarch 21-in-10 after Mar 19
First fall freezeNovember 291-in-10 before Nov 10
Frost-free season≈ 272 daysmedian at 32°F
Hard freeze, 28°Feb 18 – Dec 12kills even hardy greens
USDA zone8b15 to 20°F winter low — not frost timing

The Dallas year

Direct-sow outdoorsFeb 2 – Feb 16
Fall plantingOct 4 – Nov 1
  • indoors under lights
  • in the garden
  • frost-free season
  • 1-in-10 years still freeze to Mar 19
Mustard greens in Dallas · freeze context from Dallas Love Fld, TX, 1991–2020 normals.

Every method, with its sources

Direct-sow outdoors

Feb 2 – Feb 16

Purdue lists mustard under both hardy (4–6 weeks before the last frost) and semi-hardy (2–4 weeks before); the later semi-hardy start is used. Anchored to the median last spring freeze (Mar 2). Purdue University Extension

Fall planting

Oct 4 – Nov 1

Purdue Table 2: plant fall mustard greens at least 4–8 weeks before the first fall frost. Anchored to the median first fall freeze (Nov 29). Purdue University Extension

These windows describe typical years (1991–2020 climate normals), not this year's forecast. Freezes happen outside them — especially in frost pockets, valleys, and urban edges. Watch the forecast before committing tender plants.

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