Frost Dates for Russellville, AR 72802
Last spring frost April 1 · First fall frost October 31 · 213 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 72802 has about 23,300 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Russellville.
Long season: 213 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 17–April 15 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 16–November 16 (31 days).
Frost probability for 72802
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 15 | April 1 | March 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 16 | October 31 | November 16 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MORRILTON (32.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Russellville, AR
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72802 | April 1 | October 31 | 8a |
| 72801 | April 1 | October 31 | 8a |
Which crops fit a 213-day season in Russellville
In Russellville (213 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 25 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 15. | Jul 1 |
| Pepper | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 15. | Jul 6 |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cucumber | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Peas | — | Feb 4–Apr 15 | 276 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 4. | Aug 20 |
| Zucchini | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Onion | Jan 7 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 248 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 4–Mar 25 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Kale | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 4. | Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 4. | Aug 29 |
| Radish | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 31 | 318 | overwinter: Plant Oct 31 to Nov 21; harvest the following summer. | Nov 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 25–Apr 22 | 269 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 8. | Jul 13 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 15 | 178 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 15. | Jun 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 25. | Aug 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 4 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 4. | Jul 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 178 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 15. | Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 171 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 15. | Jul 11 |
| Okra | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Basil | Feb 25 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 4–Mar 25 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Parsley | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 8. | Aug 15 |
| Celery | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 213 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 8. | Jun 26 |
| Scallions | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Collards | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 171 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 15. | Jun 26 |
| Chives | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Oregano | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 227 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Sage | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Cosmos | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Lavender | Jan 7 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 18 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Melons | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 171 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 15. | Jun 26 |
| Mint | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 192 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 8. | Jul 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 178 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 15. | Jun 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 199 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 1. | Jul 25 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 8. | Jul 6 |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 178 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 8. | Jul 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Zinnias | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
Month by month in Russellville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 7), Lavender (Jan 7), Onion (Jan 7), Rosemary (Jan 7), Celery (Jan 21), Collards (Jan 21), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 4), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 4), Cabbage (Feb 4), Lettuce (Feb 4), Sage (Feb 4), Swiss Chard (Feb 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 4), Beets (Feb 4), Dill (Feb 4), Peas (Feb 4), Radish (Feb 4), Spinach (Feb 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 25). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 4), Corn (Mar 4), Cosmos (Mar 4), Nasturtiums (Mar 4), Okra (Mar 4), Zinnias (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 4), Turnip (Mar 4), Carrots (Mar 11), Potatoes (Mar 18). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 4), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 4), Cabbage (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Lettuce (Mar 4), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 1), Beans (Apr 8), Pole Beans (Apr 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 1), Lavender (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Mint (Apr 1), Nasturtiums (Apr 1), Zinnias (Apr 1), +23 more. Last frost around April 1. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 Russellville, AR (ZIP 72802)?
The median last spring frost date for Russellville, AR (ZIP code 72802) is around April 1. 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 17; one in ten it runs past April 15.
What is the first fall frost date in Russellville, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Russellville, 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 16 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Russellville, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Russellville is about 213 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 Russellville (213 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 Russellville, AR?
Russellville, 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 Russellville, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 25 and plant out Apr 15 in Russellville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Russellville?
Two: plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7.
When do I plant garlic in Russellville?
Oct 31 to Nov 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Russellville?
Yes: plant out Apr 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 1 for a fall crop.
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