When to plant sweet potato in Arkansas
Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 3 in Texarkana to May 3 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | March 25 | November 6 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Springdale | 7a | April 4 | October 31 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Jonesboro | 7b | March 23 | November 9 | April 13 – April 27 |
| Rogers | 7a | April 12 | October 26 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Conway | 8a | April 2 | November 2 | April 23 – May 7 |
| North Little Rock | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | April 11 – April 25 |
Sweet Potato in Arkansas: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Arkansas?
Across Arkansas, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly April 3 in Texarkana to May 3 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 sweet potato take to grow in Arkansas?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 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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