Frost Dates for Rogers, AR

In Rogers, AR, the average last spring frost is around Apr 12 and the average first fall frost around Oct 26, for a growing season of about 195 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 29, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostApr 1250% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 29only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostOct 2650% chance of frost before this date
Growing season195 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Bentonville 4 S, AR weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 1,220 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 29Oct 13
20%Apr 23Oct 17
30%Apr 19Oct 20
40%Apr 15Oct 23
50%Apr 12Oct 26
60%Apr 8Oct 29
70%Apr 5Nov 1
80%Mar 31Nov 4
90%Mar 27Nov 9

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Apr 24Oct 17
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 12Oct 26
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 31Nov 4

Planting calendar for Rogers

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Apr 19 – May 3
Peppers
Indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Apr 26 – May 10
Eggplant
Indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Apr 26 – May 10
Basil
Indoors Mar 1 – Mar 15
Transplant Apr 19 – May 3
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 15 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Apr 19 – May 3
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 15 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Apr 19 – May 3
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 19 – May 3
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 15 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Apr 26 – May 10
Green beans
Sow Apr 19 – May 3
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 19 – May 3
Lettuce
Indoors Mar 1 – Mar 15
Sow or transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 28
Spinach
Sow Mar 1 – Mar 22
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 21
Peas
Sow Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Kale
Indoors Feb 15 – Mar 1
Sow or transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Sep 14
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Carrots
Sow Mar 22 – Apr 12
Fall sowing Aug 3 – Aug 17
Radishes
Sow Mar 8 – Mar 29
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 5
Beets
Sow Mar 22 – Apr 12
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1
Plant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Potatoes
Plant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Garlic
Plant Oct 26 – Nov 23

Based on the average last frost (Apr 12) and first frost (Oct 26). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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