What Can Grow in Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas has a productive growing season with warm summers and mild winters across most of the state.

Arkansas spans USDA zones 6a to 8a. The primary zone is 7a, with a growing season of 190 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes.

7aPrimary Zone
190 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Arkansas
6a6b7a7b8a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoeswatermelon
🍎 Top Fruits
peachesgrapesblueberriesstrawberriesapples
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowerszinniasmarigolds
🌳 Top Trees
shortleaf pinewhite oakred cedardogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical with occasional cold snaps. Tornadoes possible in spring. Good rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Arkansas
Little Rock
Zone 7b
Fayetteville
Zone 7a
Fort Smith
Zone 7b
Jonesboro
Zone 7a
Springdale
Zone 7a
Conway
Zone 7b

Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas spans USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. The most common zone across the state is 7a. Humid subtropical with occasional cold snaps. Tornadoes possible in spring. Good rainfall.

In Arkansas, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, watermelon. The growing season of 190 days allows for multiple successions.

Arkansas is well suited for growing peaches, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, apples. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Arkansas's growing season averages 190 days. Humid subtropical with occasional cold snaps. Tornadoes possible in spring. Good rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.