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When to Plant Carrots 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 14 – Aug 28.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

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

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 carrots 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 14 – Aug 28.

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 carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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