Dell, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 18median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season241 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Dell compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dell falls between March 2 and April 3, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 241-day growing season is longer than 89% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jonesboro, AR, 61 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 10 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Dell, AR
Dell, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 18, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dell, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 18 – Mar 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Basil | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 4 – Feb 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 25 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 18 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Blytheville, AR weather station, 15 km away (elevation 253 ft (77 m)).
Frost dates near Dell
- Burdette Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Manila Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Gosnell Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Blytheville Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Luxora Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Leachville Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Osceola Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Etowah Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Keiser Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Armorel Mar 24 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dell, AR?
The median last spring frost in Dell, AR is March 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dell, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Dell, AR?
About 241 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dell, AR?
Dell, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.