When to plant peppers in Arkansas

Plant out in Little Rock

Apr 4–Apr 18

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: Jan 10–Jan 24
Plant out, Little Rock: Apr 4–Apr 18
Last sowing for a harvest: Jul 29
Last frost, Little Rock: Mar 21

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks after the last frost. Peppers germinate slowly. A heat mat under the seed tray speeds them up.

Peppers planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Little RockApr 4–Apr 18

FayettevilleApr 18–May 2

Fort SmithApr 8–Apr 22

SpringdaleApr 18–May 2

JonesboroApr 6–Apr 20

RogersApr 26–May 10

ConwayApr 16–Apr 30

North Little RockApr 4–Apr 18

BentonvilleApr 26–May 10

BentonApr 7–Apr 21

Pine BluffMar 28–Apr 11

Hot SpringsApr 2–Apr 16

Bella VistaApr 26–May 10

SherwoodMar 30–Apr 13

ParagouldApr 9–Apr 23

RussellvilleApr 12–Apr 26

JacksonvilleMar 30–Apr 13

TexarkanaMar 27–Apr 10

CabotApr 18–May 2

CentertonApr 22–May 6

Van BurenApr 8–Apr 22

SearcyApr 10–Apr 24

West MemphisApr 2–Apr 16

BryantApr 7–Apr 21

Siloam SpringsApr 14–Apr 28

Questions

When should I plant peppers in Arkansas?

In Little Rock, plant out from April 4 to April 18. 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 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 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