Arkansas, US

Planting calendar for Little Rock

Last frost around March 7, first frost around November 28: about 266 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 7
First frost: November 28
Frost-free days: 266

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Brussels sprout
Mint
Rhubarb

Under cover

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Scallion
Shallot
Cauliflower
Bok choy
Cilantro
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Little Rock. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Little Rock, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 11 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 14 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 10 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 15 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 10 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 10 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 10 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 5 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 7; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 7
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 17 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 20 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 9
Under cover: Jan 20 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 17 to Jun 2, and Jul 29 to Sep 21; Under cover Jan 20 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Jun 2, and Jul 29 to Sep 21
Under cover: Jan 20 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 23, and Aug 5 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Dec 20; Under cover Jul 8 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Nov 22, and Dec 2 to Dec 20, and Dec 30 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 23, and Aug 5 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Dec 20
Under cover: Jul 8 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Nov 22, and Dec 2 to Dec 20, and Dec 30 to May 21
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Oct 26; Under cover Jan 8 to May 19, and Aug 3 to Nov 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Oct 26
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 19, and Aug 3 to Nov 23
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around March 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 2, and Aug 13 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 8 to Apr 30, and Jul 16 to Oct 7

Plant outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 2, and Aug 13 to Sep 9
Under cover: Jan 8 to Apr 30, and Jul 16 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 85 days after planting. Planted on February 5, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 28, and Aug 25 to Oct 2; Under cover Jan 8 to May 26, and Jul 28 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 28, and Aug 25 to Oct 2
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 26, and Jul 28 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 9 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 12 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jan 12 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on February 9, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 23; Under cover Jan 8 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 23
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 20
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around March 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 17 to Oct 2; Under cover Jan 20 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Oct 2
Under cover: Jan 20 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 8 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 24
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 21
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around March 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Jan 24 to Mar 25, and Aug 13 to Sep 2, and Nov 27 to Jan 1; Under cover Jul 16 to Sep 30, and Oct 30 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 25, and Aug 13 to Sep 2, and Nov 27 to Jan 1
Under cover: Jul 16 to Sep 30, and Oct 30 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on January 24, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 5 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jun 18, and Jul 1 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 5 to Jun 5, and Jul 29 to Sep 19; Under cover Mar 8 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Jun 5, and Jul 29 to Sep 19
Under cover: Mar 8 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 12; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 9

Sow outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 12
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 9
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 9, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Sep 13; Under cover Jan 8 to May 19, and Aug 3 to Aug 16, and Aug 31 to Sep 13, and Sep 28 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Sep 13
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 19, and Aug 3 to Aug 16, and Aug 31 to Sep 13, and Sep 28 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 1 to Mar 24, and Aug 5 to Sep 2, and Nov 13 to Dec 24; Under cover Jul 8 to Sep 30, and Oct 16 to Apr 21

Plant outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 24, and Aug 5 to Sep 2, and Nov 13 to Dec 24
Under cover: Jul 8 to Sep 30, and Oct 16 to Apr 21
First harvest: About 115 days after planting. Planted on February 1, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 20; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 17

Plant outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 20
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 17
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 9, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 5 to May 23, and Jul 29 to Dec 20; Under cover Jul 1 to Jun 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to May 23, and Jul 29 to Dec 20
Under cover: Jul 1 to Jun 20
First harvest: About 119 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jan 24 to Oct 12; Under cover Dec 27 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Oct 12
Under cover: Dec 27 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on January 24, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 2, and Nov 27 to Mar 27; Under cover Jul 8 to Sep 30, and Oct 30 to Apr 24

Plant outdoors: Aug 5 to Sep 2, and Nov 27 to Mar 27
Under cover: Jul 8 to Sep 30, and Oct 30 to Apr 24
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 5, ready around October 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 5 to May 14, and Aug 13 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 8 to Jun 11, and Jul 16 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to May 14, and Aug 13 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 8 to Jun 11, and Jul 16 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 17 to May 14, and Aug 13 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 20 to Jun 11, and Jul 16 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to May 14, and Aug 13 to Sep 9
Under cover: Jan 20 to Jun 11, and Jul 16 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Dec 13 to Dec 20; Under cover Jan 8 to May 19, and Nov 15 to Nov 22, and Dec 13 to Dec 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 21, and Dec 13 to Dec 20
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 19, and Nov 15 to Nov 22, and Dec 13 to Dec 20
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 7, and Aug 13 to Dec 20; Under cover Jul 16 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 7, and Aug 13 to Dec 20
Under cover: Jul 16 to May 5
First harvest: About 134 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 17 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 16; Under cover Jan 20 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 16
Under cover: Jan 20 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 26 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 14; Under cover Jan 29 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 14
Under cover: Jan 29 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 11
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on February 26, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 7 to Jun 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 22; Under cover Feb 7 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Jun 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 22
Under cover: Feb 7 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 7, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 5 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 8 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jan 8 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 17 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 13; Under cover Jan 20 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Apr 14, and Sep 5 to Oct 13
Under cover: Jan 20 to May 12, and Aug 8 to Nov 10
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 23, and Jul 29 to Sep 15; Under cover Jan 8 to May 21, and Jul 1 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 23, and Jul 29 to Sep 15
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 21, and Jul 1 to Oct 13
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Feb 17 to Nov 14; Under cover Jan 20 to Dec 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Nov 14
Under cover: Jan 20 to Dec 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 7, and Jul 29 to Sep 13; Under cover Jan 8 to May 5, and Jul 1 to Oct 11

Plant outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 7, and Jul 29 to Sep 13
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 5, and Jul 1 to Oct 11
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 29 to Jan 12; Under cover Nov 1 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 29 to Jan 12
Under cover: Nov 1 to Feb 9
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 17 to Jan 8; Under cover Oct 20 to Feb 5

Plant outdoors: Nov 17 to Jan 8
Under cover: Oct 20 to Feb 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Little Rock

When is the last frost in Little Rock?

On average around March 7, and the first autumn frost comes around November 28. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Little Rock?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 11 to May 6, and Jul 29 to Sep 5, or under cover Mar 14 to Jun 3, and Jul 1 to Oct 3.

What can I sow in Little Rock in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, Brussels sprout, mint, rhubarb. Under cover: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, scallion, shallot, cauliflower, bok choy, cilantro, raspberry.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work