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Little Rock, AR Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Little Rock usually comes around Mar 18 and the first fall frost around Nov 8, a growing season of about 235 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18 and plant them outside Apr 1 – Apr 15.

Last spring frostMar 18
First fall frostNov 8
Growing season235 days

When to plant vegetables in Little Rock

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 15—
PeppersJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 8 – Apr 22—
EggplantJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 8 – Apr 22—
Cucumbers—Apr 1 – Apr 15—
Zucchini & summer squash—Apr 1 – Apr 15—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 8 – Apr 22—
Green beans—Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 16 – Aug 30
Sweet corn—Apr 1 – Apr 15—
BasilFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 15—
LettuceJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Apr 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Spinach—Feb 4 – Feb 25Sep 13 – Sep 27
Peas—Feb 4 – Feb 25Aug 30 – Sep 13
Carrots—Feb 18 – Mar 25Aug 16 – Aug 30
Radishes—Feb 11 – Apr 1Sep 27 – Oct 11
BroccoliJan 7 – Jan 21Feb 18 – Mar 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
KaleJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 11 – Feb 25Aug 30 – Sep 13
Onions—Feb 18 – Mar 4—
Potatoes—Feb 25 – Mar 25—
Garlic——Oct 25 – Nov 29

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Little Rock. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Little Rock

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Radishes
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Little Rock?

The median last spring frost is Mar 18 and the median first fall frost is Nov 8, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Little Rock?

Start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18 and set plants outside Apr 1 – Apr 15, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Little Rock?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 8): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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