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When to Plant Potatoes 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.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 70–120 days

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

Potatoes Planting Dates by City

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

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 potatoes 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.

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 potatoes take to grow?

Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

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