Frost Dates for North Little Rock, AR 72119
North Little Rock has 6 ZIP codes. The North Little Rock, AR frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 31 · First fall frost November 5 · 219 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
Long season: 219 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 16–April 14 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 22–November 18 (27 days).
Frost probability for 72119
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 31 | March 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 22 | November 5 | November 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CONWAY (34.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 219-day season in North Little Rock
In North Little Rock (219 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 | 177 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 14. | Jul 6 |
| Pepper | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 177 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 14. | Jul 11 |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 14 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 261 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 10. | Sep 3 |
| Cucumber | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Peas | — | Feb 3–Apr 14 | 282 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 3. | Aug 25 |
| Zucchini | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Onion | Jan 6 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 254 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 3–Mar 24 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 3 |
| Kale | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 254 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 3. | Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 3. | Sep 3 |
| Radish | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Oct 4 |
| Beets | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 5 | 324 | overwinter: Plant Nov 5 to Nov 26; harvest the following summer. | Nov 26 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 24–Apr 21 | 275 | 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 | 191 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 7. | Jul 18 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 14. | Jun 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 233 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 24. | Aug 15 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 3 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 3. | Aug 4 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 14. | Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 177 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 14. | Jul 16 |
| Okra | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Basil | Feb 24 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 3–Mar 24 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Parsley | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 219 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 7. | Aug 20 |
| Celery | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 219 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 7. | Jul 1 |
| Scallions | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 14 |
| Collards | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 13 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 177 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 14. | Jul 1 |
| Chives | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Oregano | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 233 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 219 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Sage | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 233 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Cosmos | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Lavender | Jan 6 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Melons | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 177 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 14. | Jul 1 |
| Mint | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 240 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 198 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 7. | Aug 4 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 184 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 14. | Jul 3 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 205 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 205 available after Mar 31. | Jul 30 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 184 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 7. | Jul 11 |
| Watermelon | Mar 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 184 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 7. | Jul 6 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Zinnias | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 205 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
Month by month in North Little Rock
| 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 23), Pumpkin (Jun 23). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 1), Celery (Jul 1), Melons (Jul 1), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 3), Tomato (Jul 6), Watermelon (Jul 6), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 4), Pole Beans (Aug 4), Basil (Aug 9), Cosmos (Aug 9), Cucumber (Aug 9), Zinnias (Aug 9), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 3), Carrots (Sep 3), Beets (Sep 4), Dill (Sep 4), Swiss Chard (Sep 4), Calendula (Sep 9), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 3), Spinach (Oct 3), Radish (Oct 4). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 5). First frost around November 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 26). |
| 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 North Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72119)?
The median last spring frost date for North Little Rock, AR (ZIP code 72119) 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 16; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in North Little Rock, AR?
The median first fall frost date for North Little Rock, AR is around November 5. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in North Little Rock, AR?
The frost-free growing season in North Little Rock is about 219 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 North Little Rock (219 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 North Little Rock, AR?
North 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 North Little Rock, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 24 and plant out Apr 14 in North 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 North Little Rock?
Two: plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 12.
When do I plant garlic in North Little Rock?
Nov 5 to Nov 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in North Little Rock?
Yes: plant out Apr 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 6 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Jacksonville (ZIP 72076) has 235 frost-free days, 16 more than North Little Rock (ZIP 72119). See Jacksonville ZIP 72076 frost dates
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