When to plant escarole in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Ardmore to March 28 in Guymon — below are local dates for 45 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 7b | April 4 | November 2 | March 14 – April 4 |
| Tulsa | 7b | March 31 | November 4 | March 10 – March 31 |
| Norman | 7b | April 3 | November 3 | March 13 – April 3 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | April 1 | November 1 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Edmond | 7b | April 10 | October 28 | March 20 – April 10 |
| Lawton | 7b | March 26 | November 7 | March 5 – March 26 |
| Moore | 7b | March 31 | November 5 | March 10 – March 31 |
| Midwest City | 7b | April 2 | November 5 | March 12 – April 2 |
Escarole in Oklahoma: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly February 22 in Ardmore to March 28 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does escarole take to grow in Oklahoma?
Escarole takes about 80–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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