When to plant sweet potatoes in Arkansas

Plant out in Little Rock

Apr 11–Apr 25

Across Arkansas the window opens between April 3 and May 3. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Little RockApr 11–Apr 25

FayettevilleApr 25–May 9

Fort SmithApr 15–Apr 29

SpringdaleApr 25–May 9

JonesboroApr 13–Apr 27

RogersMay 3–May 17

ConwayApr 23–May 7

BentonvilleMay 3–May 17

BentonApr 14–Apr 28

Pine BluffApr 4–Apr 18

Hot SpringsApr 9–Apr 23

Bella VistaMay 3–May 17

SherwoodApr 6–Apr 20

ParagouldApr 16–Apr 30

RussellvilleApr 19–May 3

JacksonvilleApr 6–Apr 20

TexarkanaApr 3–Apr 17

CabotApr 25–May 9

CentertonApr 29–May 13

Van BurenApr 15–Apr 29

SearcyApr 17–May 1

West MemphisApr 9–Apr 23

BryantApr 14–Apr 28

When should I plant sweet potatoes in Arkansas?

In Little Rock, plant out from April 11 to April 25. Across Arkansas the window opens between April 3 and May 3, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.