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When to plant lemongrass in Arkansas

Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant lemongrass 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.

In Little Rockthe lemongrass transplant out window (April 4–April 11) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10April 4 – April 11
Fayetteville7aApril 4October 31April 18 – April 25
Fort Smith8aMarch 25November 6April 8 – April 15
Springdale7aApril 4October 31April 18 – April 25
Jonesboro7bMarch 23November 9April 6 – April 13
Rogers7aApril 12October 26April 26 – May 3
Conway8aApril 2November 2April 16 – April 23
North Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10April 4 – April 11

Lemongrass in Arkansas: FAQ

When can I plant lemongrass in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas, the time to transplant lemongrass spans roughly March 27 in Texarkana to April 26 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the lemongrass planting date vary across Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemongrass 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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