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When to Plant Peppers in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. 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 60–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

Peppers Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Little RockJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fort SmithJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
FayettevilleJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
SpringdaleJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
JonesboroJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
North Little RockJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
ConwayJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
RogersFeb 1 – Feb 15Apr 19 – May 3
Pine BluffJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 21 – Apr 4
BentonvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Apr 19 – May 3
Hot SpringsJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
BentonJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
SherwoodJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 23 – Apr 6
TexarkanaJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 20 – Apr 3
RussellvilleJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 5 – Apr 19
JacksonvilleJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 23 – Apr 6
Bella VistaJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
ParagouldJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 2 – Apr 16
CabotJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
West MemphisJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
SearcyJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
Van BurenJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
BryantJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
El DoradoJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
MaumelleJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
Siloam SpringsJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 7 – Apr 21
BlythevilleJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
Forrest CityJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13
HarrisonJan 11 – Jan 25Mar 29 – Apr 12
Hot Springs VillageJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – 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 peppers in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. 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 peppers take to grow?

Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

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