When to plant garlic in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant garlic shifts by weeks across the state. The window to plant for fall/overwintering runs from about September 28 in Rogers to October 19 in Pine Bluff — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Fall-plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | October 13 – October 27 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | October 3 – October 17 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | October 9 – October 23 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | October 3 – October 17 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | October 12 – October 26 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | September 28 – October 12 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | October 5 – October 19 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | October 13 – October 27 |
Garlic in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant garlic in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to fall-plant garlic spans roughly September 28 in Rogers to October 19 in Pine Bluff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the garlic planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right garlic planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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