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When to Plant Lettuce 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 Sep 11 – Sep 25.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fort SmithFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 11 – Sep 25
FayettevilleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 5 – Sep 19
SpringdaleMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 5 – Sep 19
JonesboroMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 6 – Sep 20
North Little RockFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 15 – Sep 29
ConwayMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 7 – Sep 21
RogersMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 31 – Sep 14
Pine BluffFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 21 – Oct 5
BentonvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 31 – Sep 14
Hot SpringsFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Oct 2
BentonFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 12 – Sep 26
SherwoodFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
TexarkanaFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 18 – Oct 2
RussellvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 7 – Sep 21
JacksonvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 21 – Oct 5
Bella VistaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 2 – Sep 16
ParagouldFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 11 – Sep 25
CabotMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 5 – Sep 19
West MemphisFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 15 – Sep 29
SearcyFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 13 – Sep 27
Van BurenFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 11 – Sep 25
BryantFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 12 – Sep 26
El DoradoFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 12 – Sep 26
MaumelleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 6 – Sep 20
Siloam SpringsMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 7 – Sep 21
BlythevilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 19 – Oct 3
Forrest CityFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 12 – Sep 26
HarrisonFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 14 – Sep 28
Hot Springs VillageFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 18 – Oct 2

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 lettuce 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 Sep 11 – Sep 25.

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 lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

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