What Can Grow in Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro in northeast Arkansas has rich delta soils and a warm climate excellent for row crops and vegetables.

Jonesboro, AR is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season lasts about 185 days, with last frost around March 20 and first fall frost around October 15. Top crops include tomatoes, sweet potatoes, watermelon.

7aUSDA Zone
185 daysFrost-Free
March 20Last Frost
October 15First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Jonesboro
tomatoessweet potatoeswatermelonsoybeansbeanspeppers
💡 Planting Tips

Rich agricultural soils. Plant warm crops by April 15. Fall garden August through November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonesboro, AR is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. Jonesboro in northeast Arkansas has rich delta soils and a warm climate excellent for row crops and vegetables.

The average last spring frost in Jonesboro is around March 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 15, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 185 days.

Jonesboro's Zone 7a climate supports growing tomatoes, sweet potatoes, watermelon, soybeans, beans, peppers. Rich agricultural soils. Plant warm crops by April 15. Fall garden August through November.

In Jonesboro, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.