When to plant cantaloupe in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant cantaloupe shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 20 in Texarkana to April 19 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 | March 28 – April 4 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 11 – April 18 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | April 1 – April 8 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 11 – April 18 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | March 30 – April 6 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | April 19 – April 26 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | April 9 – April 16 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 28 – April 4 |
Cantaloupe in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant cantaloupe in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to transplant cantaloupe spans roughly March 20 in Texarkana to April 19 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cantaloupe planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cantaloupe 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 cantaloupe take to grow in Arkansas?
Cantaloupe takes about 70–90 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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