Frost Dates for Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Last spring frost April 11 · First fall frost October 23 · 195 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 72753 has about 10,700 people.
Long season: 195 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 31–April 25 (25 days). Fall frost risk spans October 5–November 9 (35 days).
Frost probability for 72753
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 25 | April 11 | March 31 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 5 | October 23 | November 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at STILWELL 5 NNW (29.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 195-day season in Prairie Grove
In Prairie Grove (195 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 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 153 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 25. | Jun 23 |
| Pepper | Feb 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 153 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 25. | Jun 28 |
| Lettuce | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 30. | Sep 1 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 237 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 21. | Aug 21 |
| Cucumber | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Beans | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Peas | — | Feb 14–Apr 25 | 258 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 14. | Aug 12 |
| Zucchini | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Onion | Jan 17 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 230 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 14–Apr 4 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 20 |
| Kale | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 230 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 14. | Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 14. | Aug 21 |
| Radish | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Oct 30. | Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 23 | 300 | overwinter: Plant Oct 23 to Nov 13; harvest the following summer. | Nov 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 7–May 2 | 251 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 167 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 18. | Jul 5 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 28 | Apr 25–Apr 25 | 160 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 25. | Jun 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 4. | Aug 2 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 14. | Jul 22 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 160 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 25. | Jun 10 |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 153 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 25. | Jul 3 |
| Okra | Mar 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Basil | Mar 7 | May 2–May 2 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 14–Apr 4 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Parsley | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 195 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 18. | Aug 7 |
| Celery | Jan 31 | Apr 18–May 2 | 195 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 18. | Jun 18 |
| Scallions | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 30. | Sep 1 |
| Collards | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 153 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 25. | Jun 18 |
| Chives | Jan 17 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 209 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 14–May 9 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Oregano | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 209 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 17 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Sage | Feb 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 31 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 209 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Cosmos | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Lavender | Jan 17 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 28 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Melons | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 153 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 25. | Jun 18 |
| Mint | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 174 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 18. | Jul 22 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 160 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 25. | Jun 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 11. | Jul 17 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 160 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 18. | Jun 28 |
| Watermelon | Mar 28 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 160 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 18. | Jun 23 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Zinnias | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
Month by month in Prairie Grove
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 17), Lavender (Jan 17), Onion (Jan 17), Rosemary (Jan 17), Celery (Jan 31), Collards (Jan 31), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), Sage (Feb 14), Swiss Chard (Feb 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 14), Beets (Feb 14), Dill (Feb 14), Peas (Feb 14), Radish (Feb 14), Spinach (Feb 14), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 7), Tomato (Mar 7), Bok Choy (Mar 14), Corn (Mar 14), Cosmos (Mar 14), Nasturtiums (Mar 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 14), Turnip (Mar 14), Carrots (Mar 21), Potatoes (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 14), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 14), Cabbage (Mar 14), Collards (Mar 14), Kale (Mar 14), Lettuce (Mar 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 7). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 11), Beans (Apr 18), Pole Beans (Apr 18). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 4), Cauliflower (Apr 4), Cosmos (Apr 11), Lavender (Apr 11), Marigolds (Apr 11), Mint (Apr 11), +24 more. Last frost around April 11. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 2). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 10), Pumpkin (Jun 10), Cantaloupe (Jun 18), Celery (Jun 18), Melons (Jun 18), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 20), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 3), Corn (Jul 5), Sunflowers (Jul 17), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 22), Pole Beans (Jul 22), Basil (Jul 27), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 1), Okra (Aug 1), Yellow Squash (Aug 1), Zucchini (Aug 1), Cauliflower (Aug 2), Beans (Aug 3), +12 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Sep 1), Lettuce (Sep 1), Kale (Sep 5), Kohlrabi (Sep 5), Turnip (Sep 10), Arugula (Sep 20), +2 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 23). First frost around October 23. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 13). |
| 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 Prairie Grove, AR (ZIP 72753)?
The median last spring frost date for Prairie Grove, AR (ZIP code 72753) is around April 11. 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 31; one in ten it runs past April 25.
What is the first fall frost date in Prairie Grove, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Prairie Grove, AR is around October 23. 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 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Prairie Grove, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Prairie Grove is about 195 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 Prairie Grove (195 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 Prairie Grove, AR?
Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 7 and plant out Apr 25 in Prairie Grove. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Prairie Grove?
Two: plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 30.
When do I plant garlic in Prairie Grove?
Oct 23 to Nov 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Prairie Grove?
Yes: plant out Apr 25 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 23 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Stilwell (ZIP 74960) has 202 frost-free days, 7 more than Prairie Grove (ZIP 72753). See Stilwell ZIP 74960 frost dates
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