Frost Dates for Bella Vista, AR 72715
Last spring frost April 16 · First fall frost October 15 · 182 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 72715 has about 17,300 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Bella Vista.
Long season: 182 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 3–May 1 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans September 26–November 3 (38 days).
Frost probability for 72715
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 1 | April 16 | April 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 26 | October 15 | November 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BENTONVILLE 4 S (17.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Bella Vista, AR
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72715 | April 16 | October 15 | 7a |
| 72714 | April 16 | October 15 | 7a |
Which crops fit a 182-day season in Bella Vista
In Bella Vista (182 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 12 | Apr 30–May 7 | 140 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 140 available after Apr 30. | Jun 15 |
| Pepper | Mar 5 | Apr 30–May 7 | 140 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 140 available after Apr 30. | Jun 20 |
| Lettuce | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 24 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 224 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 26. | Aug 13 |
| Cucumber | Mar 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 19 |
| Beans | — | Apr 23–May 7 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Peas | — | Feb 19–Apr 30 | 245 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 245 available after Feb 19. | Aug 4 |
| Zucchini | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Onion | Jan 22 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 217 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 19–Apr 9 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 12 |
| Kale | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 217 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 19. | Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 19. | Aug 13 |
| Radish | — | Feb 19–May 14 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Oct 22. | Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | Feb 19–May 14 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 2. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 15 | 287 | overwinter: Plant Oct 15 to Nov 5; harvest the following summer. | Nov 5 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 12–May 7 | 238 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 12; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jun 27 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 2 | Apr 30–Apr 30 | 147 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 147 available after Apr 30. | Jun 2 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 5 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 9. | Jul 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 19 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 19–May 14 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 12 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 19. | Jul 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 147 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 147 available after Apr 30. | Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 140 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 140 available after Apr 30. | Jun 25 |
| Okra | Mar 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Basil | Mar 12 | May 7–May 7 | 147 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 19–Apr 9 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Parsley | Feb 5 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 182 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 23. | Jul 30 |
| Celery | Feb 5 | Apr 23–May 7 | 182 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 23. | Jun 10 |
| Scallions | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 19 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 24 |
| Collards | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 140 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 140 available after Apr 30. | Jun 10 |
| Chives | Jan 22 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 196 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 19–May 14 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Oregano | Feb 5 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 196 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 22 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 182 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Sage | Feb 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 5 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 196 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Cosmos | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 19 |
| Lavender | Jan 22 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 5 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 29 |
| Melons | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 140 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 140 available after Apr 30. | Jun 10 |
| Mint | — | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 23–May 7 | 161 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 23. | Jul 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 147 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 147 available after Apr 30. | Jun 12 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 168 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 16. | Jul 9 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 147 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 147 available after Apr 23. | Jun 20 |
| Watermelon | Apr 2 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 147 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 147 available after Apr 23. | Jun 15 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 7 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 24 |
| Zinnias | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 19 |
Month by month in Bella Vista
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 22), Lavender (Jan 22), Onion (Jan 22), Rosemary (Jan 22). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 5), Collards (Feb 5), Kale (Feb 5), Oregano (Feb 5), Parsley (Feb 5), Scallions (Feb 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 19), Beets (Feb 19), Dill (Feb 19), Peas (Feb 19), Radish (Feb 19), Spinach (Feb 19). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 5), Cauliflower (Mar 5), Marigolds (Mar 5), Pepper (Mar 5), Basil (Mar 12), Tomato (Mar 12), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 5), Cilantro (Mar 19), Turnip (Mar 19), Carrots (Mar 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 19), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 19), Cabbage (Mar 19), Collards (Mar 19), Kale (Mar 19), Lettuce (Mar 19), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 12). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 2), Cantaloupe (Apr 2), Melons (Apr 2), Pumpkin (Apr 2), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 2), Watermelon (Apr 2), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 2), Sunflowers (Apr 16), Beans (Apr 23), Pole Beans (Apr 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 2), Swiss Chard (Apr 2), Bok Choy (Apr 9), Cauliflower (Apr 9), Cosmos (Apr 16), Lavender (Apr 16), +26 more. Last frost around April 16. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 7). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 2), Pumpkin (Jun 2), Cantaloupe (Jun 10), Celery (Jun 10), Melons (Jun 10), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 12), +6 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 9), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 14), Pole Beans (Jul 14), Basil (Jul 19), Cosmos (Jul 19), Cucumber (Jul 19), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Peas (Aug 4), Cabbage (Aug 13), Carrots (Aug 13), Beets (Aug 14), Dill (Aug 14), Swiss Chard (Aug 14), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Sep 2), Arugula (Sep 12), Spinach (Sep 12), Radish (Sep 13). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 15). First frost around October 15. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 5). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Bella Vista, AR (ZIP 72715)?
The median last spring frost date for Bella Vista, AR (ZIP code 72715) is around April 16. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 3; one in ten it runs past May 1.
What is the first fall frost date in Bella Vista, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Bella Vista, AR is around October 15. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Bella Vista, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Bella Vista is about 182 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Bella Vista (182 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Bella Vista, AR?
Bella Vista, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Bella Vista, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 12 and plant out Apr 30 in Bella Vista. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Bella Vista?
Two: plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 22.
When do I plant garlic in Bella Vista?
Oct 15 to Nov 5; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Bella Vista?
Yes: plant out Apr 30 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 15 for a fall crop.
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