When to Plant Sweet Corn in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the time to sow sweet corn outside runs from Mar 20 – Apr 3 in Texarkana to Apr 22 – May 6 in Farmington. In Little Rock, it's Mar 28 – Apr 11. The average last spring frost differs by about 5 weeks across the state (Mar 13 in Texarkana, Apr 15 in Farmington), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Sow corn in blocks rather than single rows so it pollinates well. Wait for soil around 60°F.
- Sow outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Sweet Corn planting dates in Arkansas by city
| City | Zone | Sow outside |
|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia | 8a | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Batesville | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Bella Vista | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Benton | 8a | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Bentonville | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Blytheville | 8a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Bryant | 8a | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Cabot | 8a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Camden | 8a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Centerton | 7a | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Conway | 8a | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| El Dorado | 8b | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Farmington | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Forrest City | 8a | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Harrison | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Hot Springs | 8a | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Jacksonville | 8a | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Little Rock | 8a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Lowell | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Magnolia | 8b | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Malvern | 8a | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Marion | 8a | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Maumelle | 8a | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Mountain Home | 7a | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Paragould | 7b | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Pea Ridge | 7a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Pine Bluff | 8a | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Rogers | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Russellville | 8a | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Searcy | 8a | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Sherwood | 8a | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Siloam Springs | 7a | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Springdale | 7a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Texarkana | 8b | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Van Buren | 8a | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| West Memphis | 8a | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Arkansas, or the general guide to when to plant sweet corn.
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