Rogers, Arkansas planting calendar and frost dates
Rogers is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost typically comes around April 12 and the first fall frost around October 26, giving about 195 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 7a
- Typical last frost
- April 12
- Typical first frost
- October 26
- Frost-free season
- 195 days
Frost dates in Rogers
Last spring frost
- March 27Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- April 12Typical: a later frost in half of years
- April 29Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- October 13Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- October 26Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- November 9Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 195 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around March 31 and returns around November 4.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bentonville 4 S, 4.4 miles WNW of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Rogers
January
Start indoors: broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
February
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, celery, chives, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons
March
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, cabbages, cantaloupes, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, cucumbers, eggplants, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, pumpkins, ranunculus, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, turnips, wildflowers
April
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, perennial ryegrass, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
May
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, green onions, okra, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
July
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, collard greens, lettuce, swiss chard
August
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
October
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
November
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
December
Start indoors: onions
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Rogers
All 2 of Rogers's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Bentonville 4 S, so the dates on this page apply across the city. Every one of them is in zone 7a.
Planting dates for popular crops in Rogers
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Mar 2 to 16 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Strawberries | — | Mar 1 to 15 | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 15 to Mar 1 | Apr 5 to 19 | Jul 27 to Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | Mar 1 to 15 | Apr 12 to 19 | — |
| Basil | Mar 9 to 23 | Apr 27 to May 4 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 24 to 31 | — |
| Garlic | — | Mar 1 to 15 | Oct 26 to Nov 9 |
| Onions | Dec 21 to Feb 1 | Mar 15 to 29 | — |
| Cucumbers | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Pumpkins | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Peppers | Feb 9 to Mar 9 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Carrots | — | Mar 22 to Apr 12 | Aug 3 to 24 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 to 23 | — |
| Watermelons | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 12 to 26 | — |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Zucchini | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Apr 27 to May 11 | — |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 to Feb 15 | Mar 15 to 29 | Aug 10 to Sep 7 |
| Peas | — | Mar 1 to 15 | Aug 3 to 17 |
| Spinach | Mar 1 to 8 | Apr 5 to 19 | Aug 17 to Sep 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 12 to May 3 | — |
| Zinnias | May 5 to 12 | Jun 2 to 16 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Sep 14 to Nov 9 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Sep 14 to Oct 26 |
| Grass Seed | — | Mar 1 to 15 | Sep 14 to 28 |
Nearby cities
- Bentonville, AR zone 7a, last frost Apr 8
- Springdale, AR zone 7a, last frost Apr 15
- Fayetteville, AR zone 7a, last frost Apr 15
- Joplin, MO zone 7a, last frost Apr 9
- Fort Smith, AR zone 8a, last frost Mar 25
- Springfield, MO zone 6b, last frost Apr 9
Planting in ArkansasAbout zone 7aPrintable calendar for Rogers
Questions
When is the last frost in Rogers?
Around April 12 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Bentonville 4 S. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after April 29.
What planting zone is Rogers in?
USDA hardiness zone 7a (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Rogers?
Start seeds indoors March 2 to 16 and set plants out April 27 to May 11; the safest date to plant out is after April 29.
When is the first frost in Rogers?
Around October 26 in a typical year, and before October 13 about 1 year in 10.