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When to Plant Broccoli in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 11.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
Little RockJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 7Sep 8 – Sep 15
Fort SmithFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 4 – Sep 11
FayettevilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 5
SpringdaleFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 5
JonesboroFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 30 – Sep 6
North Little RockJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 7Sep 8 – Sep 15
ConwayFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 19Aug 31 – Sep 7
RogersFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Mar 29Aug 24 – Aug 31
Pine BluffJan 24 – Feb 7Feb 21 – Feb 28Sep 14 – Sep 21
BentonvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Mar 29Aug 24 – Aug 31
Hot SpringsJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 11 – Sep 18
BentonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 5 – Sep 12
SherwoodJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
TexarkanaJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Feb 27Sep 11 – Sep 18
RussellvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 7
JacksonvilleJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 14 – Sep 21
Bella VistaFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 22Aug 26 – Sep 2
ParagouldFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 12Sep 4 – Sep 11
CabotFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 5
West MemphisJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 8 – Sep 15
SearcyFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 13Sep 6 – Sep 13
Van BurenFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 4 – Mar 11Sep 4 – Sep 11
BryantFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 5 – Sep 12
El DoradoFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 10Sep 5 – Sep 12
MaumelleFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 18Aug 30 – Sep 6
Siloam SpringsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 17Aug 31 – Sep 7
BlythevilleJan 28 – Feb 11Feb 25 – Mar 4Sep 12 – Sep 19
Forrest CityFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 5 – Sep 12
HarrisonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 1 – Mar 8Sep 7 – Sep 14
Hot Springs VillageJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 5Sep 11 – 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 broccoli in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – 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 broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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