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When to plant summer squash in Arkansas

Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant summer squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 20 in Texarkana to April 19 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Little Rockthe summer squash transplant out window (March 28–April 4) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10March 28 – April 4
Fayetteville7aApril 4October 31April 11 – April 18
Fort Smith8aMarch 25November 6April 1 – April 8
Springdale7aApril 4October 31April 11 – April 18
Jonesboro7bMarch 23November 9March 30 – April 6
Rogers7aApril 12October 26April 19 – April 26
Conway8aApril 2November 2April 9 – April 16
North Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10March 28 – April 4

Summer Squash in Arkansas: FAQ

When can I plant summer squash in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas, the time to transplant summer squash spans roughly March 20 in Texarkana to April 19 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the summer squash planting date vary across Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right summer squash 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 summer squash take to grow in Arkansas?

Summer Squash takes about 45–60 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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