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When to Plant Zucchini in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 11, then sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15, 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 Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
Little RockFeb 28 – Mar 7Mar 28 – Apr 11Mar 28 – Apr 4
Fort SmithMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
FayettevilleMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
SpringdaleMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
JonesboroMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
North Little RockFeb 28 – Mar 7Mar 28 – Apr 11Mar 28 – Apr 4
ConwayMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
RogersMar 22 – Mar 29Apr 19 – May 3Apr 19 – Apr 26
Pine BluffFeb 21 – Feb 28Mar 21 – Apr 4Mar 21 – Mar 28
BentonvilleMar 22 – Mar 29Apr 19 – May 3Apr 19 – Apr 26
Hot SpringsFeb 26 – Mar 5Mar 26 – Apr 9Mar 26 – Apr 2
BentonMar 3 – Mar 10Mar 31 – Apr 14Mar 31 – Apr 7
SherwoodFeb 23 – Mar 2Mar 23 – Apr 6Mar 23 – Mar 30
TexarkanaFeb 20 – Feb 27Mar 20 – Apr 3Mar 20 – Mar 27
RussellvilleMar 8 – Mar 15Apr 5 – Apr 19Apr 5 – Apr 12
JacksonvilleFeb 23 – Mar 2Mar 23 – Apr 6Mar 23 – Mar 30
Bella VistaMar 15 – Mar 22Apr 12 – Apr 26Apr 12 – Apr 19
ParagouldMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
CabotMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
West MemphisFeb 26 – Mar 5Mar 26 – Apr 9Mar 26 – Apr 2
SearcyMar 6 – Mar 13Apr 3 – Apr 17Apr 3 – Apr 10
Van BurenMar 4 – Mar 11Apr 1 – Apr 15Apr 1 – Apr 8
BryantMar 3 – Mar 10Mar 31 – Apr 14Mar 31 – Apr 7
El DoradoMar 3 – Mar 10Mar 31 – Apr 14Mar 31 – Apr 7
MaumelleMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
Siloam SpringsMar 10 – Mar 17Apr 7 – Apr 21Apr 7 – Apr 14
BlythevilleFeb 25 – Mar 4Mar 25 – Apr 8Mar 25 – Apr 1
Forrest CityMar 2 – Mar 9Mar 30 – Apr 13Mar 30 – Apr 6
HarrisonMar 1 – Mar 8Mar 29 – Apr 12Mar 29 – Apr 5
Hot Springs VillageFeb 26 – Mar 5Mar 26 – Apr 9Mar 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 zucchini in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 11, then sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15, 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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