Frost Dates for Blytheville, AR 72315
Last spring frost March 31 · First fall frost November 1 · 215 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 72315 has about 19,900 people.
Long season: 215 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 18–April 13 (26 days). Fall frost risk spans October 15–November 17 (33 days).
Frost probability for 72315
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 31 | March 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 15 | November 1 | November 17 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at KEISER (29.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 215-day season in Blytheville
In Blytheville (215 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 | Feb 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 173 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 14. | Jul 2 |
| Pepper | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 14. | Jul 7 |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 10. | Aug 30 |
| Cucumber | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Peas | — | Feb 3–Apr 14 | 278 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 3. | Aug 21 |
| Zucchini | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Onion | Jan 6 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 250 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 3–Mar 24 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Kale | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 250 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 3. | Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 3. | Aug 30 |
| Radish | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 1 | 320 | overwinter: Plant Nov 1 to Nov 22; harvest the following summer. | Nov 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 24–Apr 21 | 271 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 187 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 7. | Jul 14 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 14. | Jun 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 24. | Aug 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 3. | Jul 31 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 14. | Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 173 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 14. | Jul 12 |
| Okra | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Basil | Feb 24 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 3–Mar 24 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Parsley | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 7. | Aug 16 |
| Celery | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 215 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 7. | Jun 27 |
| Scallions | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Collards | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 14. | Jun 27 |
| Chives | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Oregano | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 229 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Sage | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Cosmos | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Lavender | Jan 6 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Melons | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 14. | Jun 27 |
| Mint | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 194 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 7. | Jul 31 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 14. | Jun 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 31. | Jul 26 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 180 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 7. | Jul 7 |
| Watermelon | Mar 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 180 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 7. | Jul 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Zinnias | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
Month by month in Blytheville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 6), Lavender (Jan 6), Onion (Jan 6), Rosemary (Jan 6), Celery (Jan 20), Collards (Jan 20), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 3), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 3), Cabbage (Feb 3), Lettuce (Feb 3), Sage (Feb 3), Swiss Chard (Feb 3), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 3), Beets (Feb 3), Dill (Feb 3), Peas (Feb 3), Radish (Feb 3), Spinach (Feb 3), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 3), Corn (Mar 3), Cosmos (Mar 3), Nasturtiums (Mar 3), Okra (Mar 3), Zinnias (Mar 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 3), Turnip (Mar 3), Carrots (Mar 10), Potatoes (Mar 17), Sunflowers (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 3), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 3), Cabbage (Mar 3), Collards (Mar 3), Kale (Mar 3), Lettuce (Mar 3), +12 more. Last frost around March 31. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 7), Pole Beans (Apr 7). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 7), Chives (Apr 7), Corn (Apr 7), Okra (Apr 7), Oregano (Apr 7), Parsley (Apr 7), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 19), Pumpkin (Jun 19), Cantaloupe (Jun 27), Celery (Jun 27), Melons (Jun 27), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 2), Watermelon (Jul 2), Pepper (Jul 7), Tomatillos (Jul 7), Eggplant (Jul 12), Corn (Jul 14), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 5), Cosmos (Aug 5), Cucumber (Aug 5), Zinnias (Aug 5), Broccoli (Aug 6), Nasturtiums (Aug 10), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 5), Cilantro (Sep 5), Collards (Sep 9), Scallions (Sep 9), Bok Choy (Sep 10), Lettuce (Sep 10), +6 more. |
| October | First fall frost approaching (around November 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 1). First frost around November 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 22). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Blytheville, AR (ZIP 72315)?
The median last spring frost date for Blytheville, AR (ZIP code 72315) is around March 31. 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 March 18; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Blytheville, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Blytheville, AR is around November 1. 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 October 15 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Blytheville, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Blytheville is about 215 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 Blytheville (215 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 Blytheville, AR?
Blytheville, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (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 Blytheville, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 24 and plant out Apr 14 in Blytheville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Blytheville?
Two: plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8.
When do I plant garlic in Blytheville?
Nov 1 to Nov 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Blytheville?
Yes: plant out Apr 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 2 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Ripley (ZIP 38063) has 222 frost-free days, 7 more than Blytheville (ZIP 72315). See Ripley ZIP 38063 frost dates
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