Hackett, AR — Planting Guide for July
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Hackett gardens in a wet, humid climate (48" annually). Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, kale, and brassicas thrive in spring and fall. The biggest challenges are fungal disease and humidity-loving pests in summer — leaf spot, blight, squash bugs, vine borers. Drip irrigation (not overhead), wide plant spacing for air circulation, and disease-resistant varieties make the difference.
Drought pressure is moderate (17.5 weeks/year on average). Mulching and drip irrigation pay for themselves quickly.
🌡️ USDA Zone
8a (10°F to 15°F min)
❄️ Avg. Last Frost
April 5
🍂 Avg. First Frost
October 31
📅 Growing Season
209 days
🌧️ Climate
Humid 48.0" annual
💨 Wind
Moderate 6.7 mph avg
🥶 Frost Tier
Regular 0% frost-free years
🏜️ Drought
17.5 wk/yr trend stable
📍 ZIP Codes
1 ZIP
Hackett Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Hackett
114 vegetables matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Hackett.
Show all 114 vegetables with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 12 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jul 19 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Apr 19 – May 10 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | Aug 23 – Oct 25 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 19 | Dec 19 – Jun 5 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 4 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 6 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 16 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jun 21 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Sep 20 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 19 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 4 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Oct 4 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Apr 12 – May 10 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 7 – Jul 12 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | Apr 19 – May 10 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 16 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 22 | — | Aug 22 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Hackett
27 fruits matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Hackett.
Show all 27 fruits with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Nov 8 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 30 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Jan 10 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Hackett
39 herbs matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Hackett.
Show all 39 herbs with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | Jun 28 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 27 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 24 – Jul 12 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | Jul 12 – Sep 13 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 27 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 4 | 75–120 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 5 – Nov 22 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 22 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Hackett
54 flowers matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Hackett.
Show all 54 flowers with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 26 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Feb 22 | Mar 22 | Sep 5 | May 24 – Sep 6 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 25 | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 25 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Feb 22 | Mar 22 | Aug 22 | May 10 – Sep 20 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Nov 14 – Feb 20 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Nov 1 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 3 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 26 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 15 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 15 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – Jul 5 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Sep 19 | Oct 17 – Nov 14 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 15 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Nov 22 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 25 | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 25 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 15 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 1 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 1 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 28 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 8 | — | Aug 22 | May 17 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 27 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 4 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 8 | — | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Jun 21 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Sep 27 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Oct 25 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | Aug 22 | May 17 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Oct 11 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 1 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 25 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jul 26 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 25 | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Aug 22 | May 31 – Sep 20 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 15 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Oct 25 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Sep 5 | May 3 – Aug 23 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Aug 29 | Nov 7 – Jan 30 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 3 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 25 | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 25 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Nov 1 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 25 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Hackett
ZIP Codes in Hackett
Click any ZIP to see its specific frost, soil, and climate measurements (some ZIPs differ noticeably from the town aggregate):
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Sebastian County.
Your Sebastian County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Sebastian County (Zone 8a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.
The Gardener's Encyclopedia to Companion Planting
The pairings that make vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow better — and the ones that quietly wreck a bed.
- Proven pairings for 200+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits
- Full seed-starting + planting schedule with timing and spacing
- Bonus: square-foot gardening guide + printable seasonal planners
Seed Saving & Storage Guide
Most saved seeds go bad before next season. This shows exactly when to pick, how to dry, and where to store seeds from 200 plants so yours don't.
- 200 plants, step-by-step: life cycle, pollination type, isolation
- Exact temperature + humidity ranges that keep seeds viable
- Bonus: searchable Google Sheets tracker + custom GPT assistant
Composting Guide for Homesteaders
Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost that actually feeds the garden — instead of a pile that smells, attracts pests, and never breaks down.
- 14 sections on composting methods, soil science, and troubleshooting
- The 7-step hot-compost system from start to finish
- Bonus tools: troubleshooting chart, safety guide, monitoring log