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When to Plant Spinach in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 30 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 1 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

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

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 30 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 1 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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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