When to plant bitter melon in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant bitter melon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 27 in Texarkana to April 26 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 4 – April 11 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 18 – April 25 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | April 8 – April 15 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 18 – April 25 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | April 6 – April 13 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | April 26 – May 3 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | April 16 – April 23 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 4 – April 11 |
Bitter Melon in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant bitter melon in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to transplant bitter melon spans roughly March 27 in Texarkana to April 26 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bitter melon planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bitter melon planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does bitter melon take to grow in Arkansas?
Bitter Melon takes about 55–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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