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When to Plant Eggplant in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 27 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 26 in Centerton.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 65–85 days

Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

Eggplant Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Little RockJan 10 – Jan 24Apr 4 – Apr 11
Fort SmithJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
FayettevilleJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
SpringdaleJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
JonesboroJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
North Little RockJan 10 – Jan 24Apr 4 – Apr 11
ConwayJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
RogersFeb 1 – Feb 15Apr 26 – May 3
Pine BluffJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 28 – Apr 4
BentonvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Apr 26 – May 3
Hot SpringsJan 8 – Jan 22Apr 2 – Apr 9
BentonJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
SherwoodJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
TexarkanaJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 27 – Apr 3
RussellvilleJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
JacksonvilleJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 6
Bella VistaJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 19 – Apr 26
ParagouldJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 9 – Apr 16
CabotJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
West MemphisJan 8 – Jan 22Apr 2 – Apr 9
SearcyJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 10 – Apr 17
Van BurenJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 8 – Apr 15
BryantJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
El DoradoJan 13 – Jan 27Apr 7 – Apr 14
MaumelleJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 15 – Apr 22
Siloam SpringsJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
BlythevilleJan 7 – Jan 21Apr 1 – Apr 8
Forrest CityJan 12 – Jan 26Apr 6 – Apr 13
HarrisonJan 11 – Jan 25Apr 5 – Apr 12
Hot Springs VillageJan 8 – Jan 22Apr 2 – Apr 9

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 eggplant in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 27 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 26 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 eggplant take to grow?

Eggplant typically take 65–85 days from planting to harvest. Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.

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