Planting Dates for Arkansas Spring and Summer Vegetable Production

Vegetable Days to Maturity Distance Between Plants Depth to Plant Seed Planting Period
Garlic 240 6 inches 1 1/2 inches October - December
Kale  65 6 - 10 inches 1/4 inch February - April 
Lettuce 50 1 - 2 inches 1/4 inch February - April 
Mustard 50 2 - 4 inches 1/4 inch February - April
Peas  65 1 inch 1 inch December - April 
Radish 25 1 inch 1/4 inch February - May
Spinach 45 1 - 3 inches 1/2 inch February - April
Turnips  55 2 - 4 inches 1/4 inches February - April
Lima Beans 80 6 - 10 inches 1 - 2 inches April - August
Beets  65 2 - 3 inches 1 inch February - April
Broccoli  70 12 - 18 inches   February - April
Brussels Sprouts 95 18 inches   February - April
Cabbage 65 15- 18 inches   February - April
Carrot  75 1 - 2 inches 1/4 inch February - April
Cauliflower  60 15 - 18 inches   February - April
Collards 75 6 - 12 inches 1/4 inch February - July
Corn (Sweet) 80 8 - 12 inches 1 inch March - August
Endive 80 8 - 10 inches 3/4 inch March - April
Onions  80 2- 6 inches 2 inches February - April 
Potatoes (Irish) 95 12 inches 3 - 4 inches February - April
Snap Beans  50 2 - 3 inches  1 - 2 inches March - August
Swiss Chard 60 4 inches 1 inch February - May
Bean (Pole) 65 4 - 6 inches 1 - 2 inches March - August
Cantaloupe 95 24 - 36 inches 1 inch April - May
Chinese Cabbage 75 12 - 15 inches 1/2 inch July - September
Cucumber (Pickling) 55 6 - 12 inches 1 inch April - May
Cucumber (Slicing)  65 12 - 18 inches  1 inch April - May
Eggplant 85 18 - 24 inches   April - May
Okra 55 10 inches 1 inch April - May
Peppers 75 15 - 24 inches   April - May
Popcorn  100 8 - 12 inches  2 inches April - June
Potatoes (Sweet) 135 12 - 16 inches   April - June
Pumpkin 110  2 - 3 inches 1 inch April - May
Southern Peas  75 2 - 3 inches 1 inch May
Squash (summer) 55 2 - 3 feet  1 inch April - May
Squash (winter) 90 2 - 3 feet 1 inch May - July
Tomato 80 18 - 24 inches   March - May
Watermelon 85 6 - 8 feet 1 1/2 inches April - May
Asparagus 2 years 2 feet   March - April
Strawberries  9 months 1 feet   September - October 

 

*Adjust planting date for climate zone within Arkansas.

** Adjust planting date for climate zone within Arkansas (See FSA 6001) 

Planting period is for Zone C.