When to plant cucumbers in Arkansas

Plant out in Little Rock

Apr 4–Apr 11

Across Arkansas the window opens between March 27 and April 26. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Little Rock: Feb 21–Feb 28
Plant out, Little Rock: Apr 4–Apr 11
Sow outdoors, Little Rock: Mar 28–Apr 11
Last sowing for a harvest: Aug 18
Last frost, Little Rock: Mar 21

Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Cucumbers rot in cold soil. Sow when the soil is at least 65°F.

Cucumbers planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Little RockApr 4–Apr 11

FayettevilleApr 18–Apr 25

Fort SmithApr 8–Apr 15

SpringdaleApr 18–Apr 25

JonesboroApr 6–Apr 13

RogersApr 26–May 3

ConwayApr 16–Apr 23

North Little RockApr 4–Apr 11

BentonvilleApr 26–May 3

BentonApr 7–Apr 14

Pine BluffMar 28–Apr 4

Hot SpringsApr 2–Apr 9

Bella VistaApr 26–May 3

SherwoodMar 30–Apr 6

ParagouldApr 9–Apr 16

RussellvilleApr 12–Apr 19

JacksonvilleMar 30–Apr 6

TexarkanaMar 27–Apr 3

CabotApr 18–Apr 25

CentertonApr 22–Apr 29

Van BurenApr 8–Apr 15

SearcyApr 10–Apr 17

West MemphisApr 2–Apr 9

BryantApr 7–Apr 14

Siloam SpringsApr 14–Apr 21

Questions

When should I plant cucumbers in Arkansas?

In Little Rock, plant out from April 4 to April 11. Across Arkansas the window opens between March 27 and April 26, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after the last frost; sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in Arkansas