When to plant in Sherwood, AR
USDA Zone 8aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Sherwood, Arkansas — all computed from Sherwood's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 245 frost-free days, Sherwood supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 8a, Sherwood supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
LITTLE ROCK · 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 Sherwood’s own odds, recorded at LITTLE ROCK.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 16 | Mar 28 | Mar 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 21 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 16 | Feb 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 16 | Dec 2 |
| 28°F | Mar 21 | Mar 4 | Feb 16 | Nov 10 | Nov 27 | Dec 17 |
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 Sherwood, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Sherwood planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Sherwood, AR?
On average, the last spring frost in Sherwood is around March 16 (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 Sherwood, AR?
Expect Sherwood's first fall frost near November 16 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Sherwood in?
Sherwood is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Sherwood?
Sherwood has about 245 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 16) and first fall frost (November 16).
When should I plant tomatoes in Sherwood?
For Sherwood, sow tomatoes indoors about January 19–February 2 and move the seedlings out around March 23, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Jacksonville · 7 km
- North Little Rock · 8 km
- Maumelle · 18 km
- Little Rock · 20 km
- Cabot · 21 km
- Conway · 34 km
- Bryant · 37 km
- Benton · 45 km
Frost dates recorded at LITTLE ROCK, 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 Sherwood, AR — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003952. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arkansas/sherwood.