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When to Plant Beets in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 13 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 15 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.

Beets Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 1 – Sep 15
Fort SmithFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 28 – Sep 11
FayettevilleMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 22 – Sep 5
SpringdaleMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 22 – Sep 5
JonesboroMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
North Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 1 – Sep 15
ConwayMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 24 – Sep 7
RogersMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
Pine BluffFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
BentonvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
Hot SpringsFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
BentonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
SherwoodFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
TexarkanaFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 4 – Sep 18
RussellvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
JacksonvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 7 – Sep 21
Bella VistaMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 19 – Sep 2
ParagouldFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
CabotMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 22 – Sep 5
West MemphisFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 1 – Sep 15
SearcyFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 30 – Sep 13
Van BurenFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 28 – Sep 11
BryantFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
El DoradoFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 29 – Sep 12
MaumelleMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
Siloam SpringsMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 24 – Sep 7
BlythevilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 5 – Sep 19
Forrest CityFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 29 – Sep 12
HarrisonFeb 22 – Mar 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
Hot Springs VillageFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 4 – Sep 18

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant beets in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 13 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 15 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do beets take to grow?

Beets typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.

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