What to Plant in Arkansas
Your complete gardening guide for Arkansas (USDA Zones 6–8, typically Zone 7). Browse 1855 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
March 15 – April 15
By zone (8 → 6)
First Frost
October 15 – November 15
By zone (6 → 8)
Growing Season
180–240 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1855
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 1 · Harvest before October 30
Arkansas · Zones 6–8
All Zone 7 plants →Arkansas spans Zones 6–8. The timeline above shows typical Zone 7 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Arkansas
1,855 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Arkansas
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Arkansas
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Arkansas
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Arkansas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Arkansas
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Arkansas
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Arkansas
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Arkansas
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Arkansas
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
37 varieties for Arkansas
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Arkansas
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
89 varieties for Arkansas
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Arkansas
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Arkansas
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Arkansas
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
88 varieties for Arkansas
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Arkansas
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Arkansas
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Arkansas
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Arkansas
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Arkansas
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Arkansas
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
35 varieties for Arkansas
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Arkansas
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Arkansas
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
90 varieties for Arkansas
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
6 varieties for Arkansas
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Arkansas
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.