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When to Plant Radishes in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 18 – Mar 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 6 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 8 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 9.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 22–30 days

Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Radishes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Little RockFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 29 – Oct 13
Fort SmithFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 25 – Oct 9
FayettevilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
SpringdaleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
JonesboroFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 20 – Oct 4
North Little RockFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 29 – Oct 13
ConwayFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 21 – Oct 5
RogersMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
Pine BluffFeb 7 – Feb 21Oct 5 – Oct 19
BentonvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
Hot SpringsFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 16
BentonFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 26 – Oct 10
SherwoodFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
TexarkanaFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 2 – Oct 16
RussellvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 21 – Oct 5
JacksonvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
Bella VistaMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 16 – Sep 30
ParagouldFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 25 – Oct 9
CabotFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 19 – Oct 3
West MemphisFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 29 – Oct 13
SearcyFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 27 – Oct 11
Van BurenFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 25 – Oct 9
BryantFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 26 – Oct 10
El DoradoFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 26 – Oct 10
MaumelleFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 20 – Oct 4
Siloam SpringsFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 21 – Oct 5
BlythevilleFeb 11 – Feb 25Oct 3 – Oct 17
Forrest CityFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 26 – Oct 10
HarrisonFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 28 – Oct 12
Hot Springs VillageFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 16

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 radishes in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 18 – Mar 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 6 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 8 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 25 – Oct 9.

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 radishes take to grow?

Radishes typically take 22–30 days from planting to harvest. Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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