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When to Plant Cabbage in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant 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 Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

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

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant 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 cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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