What Can Grow in Springdale, AR

Springdale in northwest Arkansas has a productive Ozark climate excellent for apples and most vegetables.

Springdale, AR is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season lasts about 178 days, with last frost around March 28 and first fall frost around October 8. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, apples.

7aUSDA Zone
178 daysFrost-Free
March 28Last Frost
October 8First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Springdale
tomatoespeppersapplesgrapesbeansbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Northwest Arkansas has excellent microclimate for apples. Plant cool crops March and August.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Springdale, AR is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. Springdale in northwest Arkansas has a productive Ozark climate excellent for apples and most vegetables.

The average last spring frost in Springdale is around March 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 8, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 178 days.

Springdale's Zone 7a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, apples, grapes, beans, broccoli. Northwest Arkansas has excellent microclimate for apples. Plant cool crops March and August.

In Springdale, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 28. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.