When to plant cauliflower in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant cauliflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 27 in Texarkana to March 29 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 7 – March 21 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | March 9 – March 23 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | March 29 – April 12 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | March 19 – April 2 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 7 – March 21 |
Cauliflower in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant cauliflower in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to transplant cauliflower spans roughly February 27 in Texarkana to March 29 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cauliflower planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cauliflower 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 cauliflower take to grow in Arkansas?
Cauliflower takes about 55–80 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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