Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the average last spring frost ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, and the average first fall frost from October 26 in Rogers to November 16 in Helena-West Helena. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | March 21 | November 10 | 234 days | 8a |
| Fort Smith | March 25 | November 6 | 224 days | 8a |
| Fayetteville | April 4 | October 31 | 209 days | 7a |
| Springdale | April 4 | October 31 | 209 days | 7a |
| Jonesboro | April 1 | November 1 | 215 days | 7b |
| North Little Rock | March 21 | November 10 | 234 days | 8a |
| Conway | April 2 | November 2 | 215 days | 8a |
| Rogers | April 12 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Pine Bluff | March 14 | November 16 | 245 days | 8b |
| Bentonville | April 12 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Hot Springs | March 19 | November 13 | 239 days | 8a |
| Benton | March 24 | November 7 | 229 days | 8a |
| Sherwood | March 16 | November 16 | 245 days | 8a |
| Texarkana | March 13 | November 13 | 246 days | 8b |
| Russellville | March 29 | November 2 | 219 days | 8a |
| Jacksonville | March 16 | November 16 | 245 days | 8a |
| Bella Vista | April 5 | October 28 | 204 days | 7a |
| Paragould | March 26 | November 6 | 227 days | 7b |
| Cabot | April 4 | October 31 | 209 days | 8a |
| West Memphis | March 19 | November 10 | 235 days | 8a |
| Searcy | March 27 | November 8 | 228 days | 7b |
| Van Buren | March 25 | November 6 | 224 days | 8a |
| Bryant | March 24 | November 7 | 229 days | 8a |
| El Dorado | March 24 | November 7 | 230 days | 8b |
| Maumelle | April 1 | November 1 | 213 days | 8a |
| Siloam Springs | March 31 | November 2 | 216 days | 7a |
| Blytheville | March 18 | November 14 | 240 days | 8a |
| Forrest City | March 23 | November 7 | 231 days | 8a |
| Harrison | March 22 | November 9 | 231 days | 7b |
| Hot Springs Village | March 19 | November 13 | 239 days | 8a |
| Mountain Home | March 31 | November 1 | 214 days | 7a |
| Marion | March 16 | November 11 | 242 days | 8a |
| Centerton | April 12 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Magnolia | March 31 | November 2 | 218 days | 8b |
| Camden | March 21 | November 6 | 230 days | 8a |
| Helena-West Helena | March 15 | November 16 | 246 days | 8a |
| Malvern | March 31 | November 5 | 220 days | 8a |
| Arkadelphia | March 26 | November 4 | 225 days | 8a |
| Batesville | March 30 | November 5 | 221 days | 7b |
| Hope | March 26 | November 6 | 226 days | 8a |
| Monticello | March 18 | November 12 | 238 days | 8b |
| Clarksville | March 24 | November 10 | 233 days | 8a |
| Greenwood | March 25 | November 6 | 224 days | 8a |
When to Plant in Arkansas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias