When to Plant Garlic in Arkansas
In a typical Arkansas location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 28 in Rogers and as late as Oct 19 in Helena-West Helena.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Fort Smith | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Fayetteville | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Springdale | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Jonesboro | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| North Little Rock | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Conway | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Rogers | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Pine Bluff | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Bentonville | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Hot Springs | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Benton | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Sherwood | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Texarkana | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Russellville | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Jacksonville | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Bella Vista | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Paragould | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Cabot | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| West Memphis | Oct 13 – Oct 27 |
| Searcy | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Van Buren | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Bryant | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| El Dorado | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Maumelle | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Siloam Springs | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Blytheville | Oct 17 – Oct 31 |
| Forrest City | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Harrison | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Hot Springs Village | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
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 garlic in Arkansas?
In a typical Arkansas location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 28 in Rogers and as late as Oct 19 in Helena-West Helena.
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 garlic take to grow?
Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Other Crops in Arkansas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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