Frost Dates for Little Rock, AR 72201
Little Rock has 12 ZIP codes. The Little Rock, AR frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 22 · First fall frost November 12 · 235 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 72201 has about 795 people, one of 12 ZIP codes in Little Rock.
Long season: 235 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 5–April 9 (35 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–November 27 (30 days).
Frost probability for 72201
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 22 | March 5 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 12 | November 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LITTLE ROCK ADAMS FLD AP (4.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 235-day season in Little Rock
In Little Rock (235 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 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 13 |
| Pepper | Feb 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 18 |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 277 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 1. | Sep 10 |
| Cucumber | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Peas | — | Jan 25–Apr 5 | 298 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 298 available after Jan 25. | Sep 1 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Onion | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 25–Mar 15 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 270 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 22. | Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Sep 10 |
| Radish | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Oct 11 |
| Beets | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 12 | 340 | overwinter: Plant Nov 12 to Dec 3; harvest the following summer. | Dec 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 15–Apr 12 | 291 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 29. | Jul 25 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 200 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 5. | Jun 30 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 249 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 15. | Aug 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 8 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Aug 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 200 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 5. | Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 23 |
| Okra | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 22–Mar 15 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Parsley | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 235 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 29. | Aug 27 |
| Celery | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 235 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 29. | Jul 8 |
| Scallions | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 22 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Collards | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 8 |
| Chives | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 25–Apr 19 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Oregano | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 249 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 28 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 235 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Sage | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 249 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 11 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Cosmos | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Lavender | Dec 28 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Melons | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 8 |
| Mint | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 214 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 29. | Aug 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 200 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 5. | Jul 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 221 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 22. | Aug 6 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 200 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 29. | Jul 18 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 200 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 29. | Jul 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Zinnias | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
Month by month in Little Rock
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 11), Collards (Jan 11), Kale (Jan 11), Oregano (Jan 11), Parsley (Jan 11), Scallions (Jan 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 25), Beets (Jan 25), Dill (Jan 25), Peas (Jan 25), Radish (Jan 25), Spinach (Jan 25). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 1), Calendula (Feb 8), Cauliflower (Feb 8), Marigolds (Feb 8), Pepper (Feb 8), Basil (Feb 15), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 8), Cilantro (Feb 22), Turnip (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 22), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 22), Cabbage (Feb 22), Collards (Feb 22), Kale (Feb 22), Lettuce (Feb 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 15). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 1), Butternut Squash (Mar 8), Cantaloupe (Mar 8), Melons (Mar 8), Pumpkin (Mar 8), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 8), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 1), Potatoes (Mar 8), Sunflowers (Mar 22), Beans (Mar 29), Pole Beans (Mar 29). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 8), Swiss Chard (Mar 8), Bok Choy (Mar 15), Cauliflower (Mar 15), Cosmos (Mar 22), Lavender (Mar 22), +15 more. Last frost around March 22. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 5), Cantaloupe (Apr 5), Cucumber (Apr 5), Eggplant (Apr 5), Melons (Apr 5), Pepper (Apr 5), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 30), Pumpkin (Jun 30). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 8), Celery (Jul 8), Melons (Jul 8), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 10), Tomato (Jul 13), Watermelon (Jul 13), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 6), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 11), Pole Beans (Aug 11), Basil (Aug 16), Cosmos (Aug 16), Cucumber (Aug 16), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 1), Cabbage (Sep 10), Carrots (Sep 10), Beets (Sep 11), Dill (Sep 11), Swiss Chard (Sep 11), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 10), Spinach (Oct 10), Radish (Oct 11). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 12). First frost around November 12. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 28), Lavender (Dec 28), Onion (Dec 28), Rosemary (Dec 28). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 3). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72201)?
The median last spring frost date for Little Rock, AR (ZIP code 72201) is around March 22. 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 5; one in ten it runs past April 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Little Rock, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Little Rock, AR is around November 12. 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 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Little Rock, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Little Rock is about 235 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 Little Rock (235 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 Little Rock, AR?
Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 15 and plant out Apr 5 in Little Rock. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Little Rock?
Two: plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19.
When do I plant garlic in Little Rock?
Nov 12 to Dec 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Little Rock?
Yes: plant out Apr 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 13 for a fall crop.
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