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When to Plant Marigolds in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 20 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 19 in Centerton.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

Marigolds Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Little RockFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 28 – Apr 4
Fort SmithFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
FayettevilleFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
SpringdaleFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
JonesboroFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
North Little RockFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 28 – Apr 4
ConwayFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
RogersMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 19 – Apr 26
Pine BluffJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 21 – Mar 28
BentonvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 19 – Apr 26
Hot SpringsFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 26 – Apr 2
BentonFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
SherwoodFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
TexarkanaJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 20 – Mar 27
RussellvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 5 – Apr 12
JacksonvilleFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
Bella VistaFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 12 – Apr 19
ParagouldFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
CabotFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
West MemphisFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 26 – Apr 2
SearcyFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
Van BurenFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
BryantFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
El DoradoFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
MaumelleFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
Siloam SpringsFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 7 – Apr 14
BlythevilleFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 25 – Apr 1
Forrest CityFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 30 – Apr 6
HarrisonFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 29 – Apr 5
Hot Springs VillageFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 26 – Apr 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 marigolds in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 20 in Texarkana and as late as Apr 19 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 marigolds take to grow?

Marigolds typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

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