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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Arkansas

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

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 90–110 days

Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

Brussels Sprouts Planting Dates by City

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

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 Brussels sprouts in Arkansas?

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

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 Brussels sprouts take to grow?

Brussels Sprouts typically take 90–110 days from planting to harvest. Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

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