Frost Dates for Sheridan, AR 72150
Last spring frost April 1 · First fall frost October 30 · 212 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 72150 has about 12,300 people.
Long season: 212 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 16–April 17 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 13–November 15 (33 days).
Frost probability for 72150
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 17 | April 1 | March 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 13 | October 30 | November 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BENTON (34.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 212-day season in Sheridan
In Sheridan (212 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 | 170 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 15. | Jun 30 |
| Pepper | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 170 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 15. | Jul 5 |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 8 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 254 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 11. | Aug 28 |
| Cucumber | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Peas | — | Feb 4–Apr 15 | 275 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 4. | Aug 19 |
| Zucchini | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Onion | Jan 7 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 247 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 4–Mar 25 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 27 |
| Kale | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 4. | Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 4. | Aug 28 |
| Radish | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 28 |
| Beets | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 30 | 317 | overwinter: Plant Oct 30 to Nov 20; harvest the following summer. | Nov 20 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 25–Apr 22 | 268 | 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 | 184 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 8. | Jul 12 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 15 | 177 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 15. | Jun 17 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 226 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 25. | Aug 9 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 4 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 27 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 4. | Jul 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 177 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 15. | Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 170 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 15. | Jul 10 |
| Okra | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Basil | Feb 25 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 177 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 4–Mar 25 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Parsley | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 212 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 8. | Aug 14 |
| Celery | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 212 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 8. | Jun 25 |
| Scallions | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 8 |
| Collards | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 170 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 15. | Jun 25 |
| Chives | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 226 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Oregano | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 226 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 212 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Sage | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 226 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 226 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Cosmos | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Lavender | Jan 7 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 18 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Melons | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 170 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 15. | Jun 25 |
| Mint | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 191 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 8. | Jul 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 177 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 15. | Jun 27 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 1. | Jul 24 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 177 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 8. | Jul 5 |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 177 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 8. | Jun 30 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Zinnias | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
Month by month in Sheridan
| 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 17), Pumpkin (Jun 17), Cantaloupe (Jun 25), Celery (Jun 25), Melons (Jun 25), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 27), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 5), Tomatillos (Jul 5), Eggplant (Jul 10), Corn (Jul 12), Sunflowers (Jul 24), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 29), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 3), Cosmos (Aug 3), Cucumber (Aug 3), Zinnias (Aug 3), Broccoli (Aug 4), Nasturtiums (Aug 8), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 3), Cilantro (Sep 3), Collards (Sep 7), Scallions (Sep 7), Bok Choy (Sep 8), Lettuce (Sep 8), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 30). First frost around October 30. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 20). |
| 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 Sheridan, AR (ZIP 72150)?
The median last spring frost date for Sheridan, AR (ZIP code 72150) 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 16; one in ten it runs past April 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Sheridan, AR?
The median first fall frost date for Sheridan, AR is around October 30. 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 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Sheridan, AR?
The frost-free growing season in Sheridan is about 212 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 Sheridan (212 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 Sheridan, AR?
Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, AR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 25 and plant out Apr 15 in Sheridan. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Sheridan?
Two: plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 6.
When do I plant garlic in Sheridan?
Oct 30 to Nov 20; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Sheridan?
Yes: plant out Apr 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 30 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
White Hall (ZIP 71602) has 236 frost-free days, 24 more than Sheridan (ZIP 72150). See White Hall ZIP 71602 frost dates
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