When to plant in Rogers, AR
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Rogers, Arkansas — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7a, Rogers supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
BENTONVILLE 4 S · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Rogers’s own odds, recorded at BENTONVILLE 4 S.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 8 | Apr 24 | Apr 9 | Oct 3 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 |
| 32°F | Apr 29 | Apr 12 | Mar 27 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 |
| 28°F | Apr 18 | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Oct 20 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Rogers, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 24 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Rogers planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Rogers, AR?
On average, the last spring frost in Rogers is around April 12 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Rogers, AR?
Expect Rogers's first fall frost near October 26 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Rogers in?
Rogers is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Rogers?
Rogers has about 197 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 12) and first fall frost (October 26).
When should I plant tomatoes in Rogers?
For Rogers, sow tomatoes indoors about February 15–March 1 and move the seedlings out around April 19, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lowell · 7 km
- Bentonville · 8 km
- Centerton · 14 km
- Springdale · 14 km
- Bella Vista · 19 km
- Fayetteville · 27 km
- Siloam Springs · 37 km
- Neosho · 62 km
Frost dates recorded at BENTONVILLE 4 S, 6 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Rogers, AR — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00030586. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arkansas/rogers.