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Texarkana, AR Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Texarkana usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 12, a growing season of about 242 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15 and plant them outside Mar 29 – Apr 12.

Last spring frostMar 15
First fall frostNov 12
Growing season242 days

When to plant vegetables in Texarkana

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 29 – Apr 12—
PeppersJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 5 – Apr 19—
EggplantJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 5 – Apr 19—
Cucumbers—Mar 29 – Apr 12—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 29 – Apr 12—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 5 – Apr 19—
Green beans—Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 20 – Sep 3
Sweet corn—Mar 29 – Apr 12—
BasilFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 29 – Apr 12—
LettuceJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 15 – Mar 29Sep 17 – Oct 1
Spinach—Feb 1 – Feb 22Sep 17 – Oct 1
Peas—Feb 1 – Feb 22Sep 3 – Sep 17
Carrots—Feb 15 – Mar 22Aug 20 – Sep 3
Radishes—Feb 8 – Mar 29Oct 1 – Oct 15
BroccoliJan 4 – Jan 18Feb 15 – Mar 1Aug 20 – Sep 3
KaleJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 3 – Sep 17
Onions—Feb 15 – Mar 1—
Potatoes—Feb 22 – Mar 22—
Garlic——Oct 29 – Dec 3

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Texarkana. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Texarkana

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Garlic
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Texarkana?

The median last spring frost is Mar 15 and the median first fall frost is Nov 12, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Texarkana?

Start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15 and set plants outside Mar 29 – Apr 12, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Texarkana?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 12): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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