When to plant lemongrass in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant lemongrass shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Ardmore to May 2 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 | April 18 – April 25 |
| Tulsa | 7b | March 31 | November 4 | April 14 – April 21 |
| Norman | 7b | April 3 | November 3 | April 17 – April 24 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | April 1 | November 1 | April 15 – April 22 |
| Edmond | 7b | April 10 | October 28 | April 24 – May 1 |
| Lawton | 7b | March 26 | November 7 | April 9 – April 16 |
| Moore | 7b | March 31 | November 5 | April 14 – April 21 |
| Midwest City | 7b | April 2 | November 5 | April 16 – April 23 |
Lemongrass in Oklahoma: FAQ
When can I plant lemongrass in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma, the time to transplant lemongrass spans roughly March 29 in Ardmore to May 2 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemongrass planting date vary across Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemongrass planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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