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Fulton County, AR — Planting Guide

Fulton County is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 793 ft, Fulton County receives approximately 49.2 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 86°F with winter lows around 21°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

7a (0°F to 5°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 4

🍂 First Frost

October 27

📅 Growing Season

206 days

⛰️ Elevation

793 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

49.2 in

Fulton County, AR Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 4
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Fulton County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 7a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 4 First Frost: Oct 27

Soil & Growing Conditions in Fulton County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (49.2 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

206-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Fulton County

112 vegetables that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Fulton County.

Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Amaranth Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Artichoke Apr 18 Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Arugula Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 30–50
Asparagus Apr 18 730–1095
Beets Mar 21 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 25 – Sep 19 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Black Beans Apr 11 Jul 11 – Aug 29 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Broccoli Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Aug 29 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Aug 22 85–110
Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 6 – Aug 1 60–100
Calabash Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 11 – Sep 5 80–120
Cardoon Apr 18 Aug 22 – Oct 3 120–150
Carrots Mar 21 Aug 18 May 23 – Jun 27 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 1 55–100
Celeriac Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 18 – Aug 22 100–120
Celery Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 27 – Aug 22 80–120
Celtuce Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Chard Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jul 18 50–60
Chayote Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 27 – Aug 8 80–110
Chicory Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 1 55–75
Corn Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 8 60–100
Cowpeas Apr 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Cress Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Apr 18 – May 9 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 6 – Jul 4 45–60
Crosne Mar 21 Aug 18 Aug 22 – Oct 24 150–200
Cucumber Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Daikon Mar 21 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Edamame Apr 11 Jun 27 – Aug 8 75–100
Eggplant Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Aug 29 65–85
Endive Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 23 – Jun 27 45–65
Escarole Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 20 – Aug 1 75–100
Fennel Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Garlic Sep 15 Dec 15 – Apr 27 90–240
Green Beans Apr 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–65
Horseradish Apr 18 Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Oct 3 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 1 – Sep 5 100–120
Jicama Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Kabocha Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Aug 15 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 23 – Jun 20 45–60
Kale Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jul 25 50–70
Kidney Beans Apr 11 Jul 11 – Aug 15 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 23 – Jun 27 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jun 13 35–50
Leeks Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Sep 19 90–150
Lentils Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 27 – Aug 8 80–110
Lettuce Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 18 30–60
Lima Beans Apr 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Loofah Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 1 – Oct 3 100–150
Luffa Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Oct 3 90–150
Mache Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Jul 11 55–70
Melon Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Aug 15 70–100
Microgreens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Apr 11 – May 9 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 23 – Jul 18 50–70
Mizuna Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jun 6 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jul 4 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Jul 11 55–70
Okra Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–65
Onion Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 13 40–55
Parsnip Mar 21 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Aug 15 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 6 – Jul 4 45–60
Peas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jul 25 55–70
Peppers Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 55–70
Potatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Sep 5 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Sep 5 85–120
Purslane Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Radicchio Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 6 – Jul 11 60–80
Radish Mar 21 Aug 18 Apr 18 – May 9 22–35
Rhubarb Apr 25 365–730
Romanesco Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 20 – Aug 1 75–100
Rutabaga Mar 21 Aug 18 Jun 13 – Jul 18 80–100
Salsify Mar 21 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Aug 15 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 70–110
Scallions Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Jul 25 60–80
Shallot Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Shiso Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 8 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Jul 25 50–65
Soybeans Apr 11 Jul 4 – Aug 29 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Aug 15 85–100
Spinach Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 6 – Aug 8 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 11 – Sep 5 80–120
Sunchoke Apr 18 Aug 8 – Oct 3 110–150
Sweet Corn Apr 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 9 – Jun 13 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–85
Turnip Mar 21 Aug 18 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Watercress Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Watermelon Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Aug 15 70–100
Wax Beans Apr 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Jul 25 55–80
Zucchini Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 6 – Aug 1 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Fulton County

31 fruits that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Fulton County.

Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries Apr 25 Jul 25 – Nov 7 90–180
Aronia Apr 25 730–1095
Blackberries Apr 25 365–730
Blueberries Apr 25 730–1095
Boysenberries Apr 25 365–730
Cantaloupe Apr 25 Jul 4 – Aug 8 70–90
Che Fruit Apr 25 1095–1825
Cranberries Apr 25 730–1095
Currants Apr 25 730–1095
Elderberries Apr 25 730–1095
Figs Apr 25 730–1825
Goji Berries Apr 25 730–1095
Gooseberries Apr 25 730–1095
Grapes Apr 25 730–1095
Ground Cherry Apr 25 Jul 4 – Aug 29 65–80
Hardy Kiwi Apr 25 1095–1825
Haskaps Apr 25 730–1095
Honeydew Apr 25 Jul 18 – Aug 29 80–110
Jostaberry Apr 25 730–1095
Kiwi Apr 25 1095–1825
Lingonberries Apr 25 730–1095
Loquat Apr 25 730–1825
Medlar Apr 25 1095–1825
Mulberries Apr 25 730–1825
Pawpaw Apr 25 1095–2555
Persimmon Apr 25 1095–2555
Pomegranate Apr 25 730–1095
Quince Apr 25 1095–1825
Raspberries Apr 25 365–730
Serviceberries Apr 25 730–1095
Strawberries Apr 25 Jul 25 – Dec 5 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Fulton County

36 herbs that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Fulton County.

Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 365–730
Anise Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 Jun 27 – Sep 12 90–120
Basil Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 15 50–75
Bee Balm Apr 11 Jul 11 – Sep 26 90–120
Borage Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 23 – Jul 11 50–60
Caraway Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 365–450
Catnip Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 15 60–80
Chamomile Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Chervil Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Chives Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Cilantro Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Comfrey Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Cumin Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 Jul 11 – Sep 12 100–120
Dill Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Epazote Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 6 – Aug 1 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Feverfew Apr 11 Jul 11 – Sep 26 90–120
Garlic Chives Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Horehound Apr 11 Jun 27 – Aug 22 75–90
Hyssop Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Lemon Balm Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 1 60–70
Lemon Thyme Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Lovage Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Marjoram Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Mint Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Oregano Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Parsley Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 1 60–80
Rosemary Apr 11 Jul 4 – Nov 21 80–180
Rue Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Sage Apr 11 Jun 27 – Aug 22 75–90
Savory Apr 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–70
Sorrel Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 18 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Tarragon Apr 11 Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 Jun 13 – Aug 15 50–75
Thyme Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Valerian Apr 11 Aug 15 – Nov 21 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Fulton County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Fulton County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 21 Apr 4 Apr 4 May 30 – Sep 19 60–75
Alliums Sep 22 Oct 20 – Nov 10 28–42
Anemones Sep 1 Sep 15 – Oct 13 90–120
Astilbe Jan 31 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Aug 15 70–100
Bachelor's Button Feb 21 Feb 28 Apr 4 Sep 1 Jun 6 – Sep 5 60–90
Begonias Jan 24 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 31 Apr 4 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 24 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 31 Apr 11 May 30 – Jul 4 60–90
Calendula Feb 21 Feb 28 Apr 4 Sep 1 May 23 – Sep 5 50–70
California Poppy Mar 7 Sep 1 May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Celosia Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 Jun 6 – Oct 3 60–90
Columbine Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 11 May 30 – Jul 4 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 31 Apr 4 Apr 11 Jun 13 – Oct 24 60–80
Cosmos Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 60–90
Crocus Sep 22 Aug 18 – Sep 8 10–20
Daffodils Sep 22 Aug 25 – Sep 15 20–40
Dahlias Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 24 70–120
Daylily Jan 31 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 24 60–90
Dianthus Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 May 2 – Aug 1 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 11 Jun 27 – Oct 24 70–90
Foxglove Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 11 May 30 – Jul 4 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Nov 7 70–100
Geraniums Jan 24 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 70–100
Gladiolus Apr 4 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 17 70–100
Hostas Jan 24 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 24 60–90
Hyacinths Sep 22 Sep 15 – Oct 6 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 24 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 10 90–150
Impatiens Feb 7 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 10 60–75
Irises Division Apr 11 May 30 – Jul 4 60–100
Larkspur Mar 7 Aug 18 May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Lavender Jan 31 Apr 18 Jun 27 – Sep 5 90–120
Lilies Division Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–120
Lobelia Jan 31 Mar 14 May 9 – Aug 1 70–80
Lupine Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 11 May 30 – Jul 4 75–100
Marigolds Feb 21 Apr 4 Apr 4 May 30 – Sep 5 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 May 30 – Oct 3 55–65
Pansy Jan 24 Apr 4 Aug 18 May 30 – Aug 8 70–90
Peonies Division Apr 11 Jun 6 – Jul 11 90–120
Petunia Feb 7 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–90
Phlox Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Sep 12 80–110
Portulaca Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 May 23 – Sep 19 50–70
Ranunculus Sep 1 Sep 29 – Oct 27 90–120
Roses Jan 24 Apr 11 Jun 20 – Oct 24 90–180
Salvia Feb 7 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 31 Apr 11 Aug 1 – Oct 24 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 24 Mar 7 Apr 4 Sep 1 Jun 13 – Sep 5 70–100
Sunflower Mar 14 Apr 4 Apr 4 Jun 27 – Oct 3 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 21 Mar 7 Apr 4 Sep 15 May 16 – Aug 8 45–60
Sweet Pea Feb 28 Sep 1 May 9 – Aug 1 65–85
Tulips Sep 22 Sep 8 – Sep 29 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 24 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 70–90
Yarrow Jan 31 Apr 4 Apr 11 Jun 13 – Oct 24 60–90
Zinnia Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 Jun 13 – Oct 3 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Fulton County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Fulton County, AR?

Fulton County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Fulton County, AR?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Fulton County falls around April 4. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Fulton County, AR?

The median first fall frost in Fulton County arrives around October 27. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: August 2026.

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