When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 20 in Texarkana to March 22 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 28 – April 4 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | March 14 – April 18 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | March 4 – April 8 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | March 14 – April 18 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | March 2 – April 6 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | March 22 – April 26 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | March 12 – April 16 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 28 – April 4 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly February 20 in Texarkana to March 22 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 gai lan (chinese broccoli) take to grow in Arkansas?
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) takes about 50–70 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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