Beedeville, AR frost dates
How Beedeville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beedeville falls between March 5 and April 9, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 227-day growing season is longer than 61% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 57 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jonesboro, AR, 55 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Beedeville, AR
Beedeville, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 5, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
When to plant vegetables in Beedeville, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 22 – Nov 26 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Beedeville 4 Ne, AR weather station, 6 km away (elevation 223 ft (68 m)).
Frost dates near Beedeville
- Hickory Ridge Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Tupelo Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Amagon Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Fisher Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Mc Crory Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Patterson Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Waldenburg Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Newport Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Grubbs Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Diaz Mar 18 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beedeville, AR?
The median last spring frost in Beedeville, AR is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beedeville, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Beedeville, AR?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beedeville, AR?
Beedeville, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.