Frost Dates for Jonesboro, AR 72405
Jonesboro has 3 ZIP codes. The Jonesboro, AR frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 30 · First fall frost October 31 · 215 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 72405 has about 18,700 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Jonesboro.
Long season: 215 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 15–April 16 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 16 (33 days).
Frost probability for 72405
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 16 | March 30 | March 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | October 31 | November 16 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ALICIA 2NNE (36.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 215-day season in Jonesboro
In Jonesboro (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 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 173 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jul 1 |
| Pepper | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jul 6 |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 9. | Aug 29 |
| Cucumber | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Peas | — | Feb 2–Apr 13 | 278 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 2. | Aug 20 |
| Zucchini | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Onion | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 250 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 2–Mar 23 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Kale | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 250 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 2. | Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 2. | Aug 29 |
| Radish | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 31 | 320 | overwinter: Plant Oct 31 to Nov 21; harvest the following summer. | Nov 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 23–Apr 20 | 271 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 23; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 187 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 6. | Jul 13 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 13. | Jun 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 23. | Aug 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 2. | Jul 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 180 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 13. | Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 173 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jul 11 |
| Okra | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Basil | Feb 23 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 2–Mar 23 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Parsley | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 6. | Aug 15 |
| Celery | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 215 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 6. | Jun 26 |
| Scallions | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Collards | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jun 26 |
| Chives | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Oregano | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 229 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Sage | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 229 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 229 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Cosmos | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Lavender | Jan 5 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 16 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Melons | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 173 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 13. | Jun 26 |
| Mint | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 194 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 6. | Jul 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 13. | Jun 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 30. | Jul 25 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 180 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 6. | Jul 6 |
| Watermelon | Mar 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 180 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 6. | Jul 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Zinnias | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
Month by month in Jonesboro
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 5), Lavender (Jan 5), Onion (Jan 5), Rosemary (Jan 5), Celery (Jan 19), Collards (Jan 19), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 2), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 2), Cabbage (Feb 2), Lettuce (Feb 2), Sage (Feb 2), Swiss Chard (Feb 2), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 2), Beets (Feb 2), Dill (Feb 2), Peas (Feb 2), Radish (Feb 2), Spinach (Feb 2), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 23). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Corn (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 2), Nasturtiums (Mar 2), Okra (Mar 2), Zinnias (Mar 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 2), Turnip (Mar 2), Carrots (Mar 9), Potatoes (Mar 16), Sunflowers (Mar 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 2), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 2), Cabbage (Mar 2), Collards (Mar 2), Kale (Mar 2), Lettuce (Mar 2), +12 more. Last frost around March 30. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 6), Pole Beans (Apr 6). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 6), Chives (Apr 6), Corn (Apr 6), Okra (Apr 6), Oregano (Apr 6), Parsley (Apr 6), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 18), Pumpkin (Jun 18), Cantaloupe (Jun 26), Celery (Jun 26), Melons (Jun 26), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 28). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 1), Watermelon (Jul 1), Pepper (Jul 6), Tomatillos (Jul 6), Eggplant (Jul 11), Corn (Jul 13), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 4), Cosmos (Aug 4), Cucumber (Aug 4), Zinnias (Aug 4), Broccoli (Aug 5), Nasturtiums (Aug 9), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 4), Cilantro (Sep 4), Collards (Sep 8), Scallions (Sep 8), Bok Choy (Sep 9), Lettuce (Sep 9), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 31). First frost around October 31. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 21). |
| 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 Jonesboro, AR (ZIP 72405)?
The median last spring frost date for Jonesboro, AR (ZIP code 72405) is around March 30. 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 15; one in ten it runs past April 16.
What is the first fall frost date in Jonesboro, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Jonesboro, AR is around October 31. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Jonesboro, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro (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 Jonesboro, AR?
Jonesboro, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (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 Jonesboro, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 23 and plant out Apr 13 in Jonesboro. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Jonesboro?
Two: plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7.
When do I plant garlic in Jonesboro?
Oct 31 to Nov 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Jonesboro?
Yes: plant out Apr 13 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 1 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Newport (ZIP 72112) has 222 frost-free days, 7 more than Jonesboro (ZIP 72405). See Newport ZIP 72112 frost dates
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