When to plant peas in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant peas shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 30 in Texarkana to March 1 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 7 – March 7 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | February 11 – March 11 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | March 1 – March 29 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | February 19 – March 19 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | February 7 – March 7 |
Peas in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant peas in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to direct-sow peas spans roughly January 30 in Texarkana to March 1 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the peas planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right peas 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 peas take to grow in Arkansas?
Peas takes about 55–70 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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