When to Plant Blueberry in Arkansas

Growing Blueberry in Arkansas: Complete Guide

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is planted as nursery stock — a container-grown or bare-root plant from a garden center, not seed. Depending on your zone, the ideal spring window in Arkansas falls between February 15, 2027 (Zone 8b) and March 13, 2027 (Zone 7a); early fall works too, once summer heat breaks.

Because Arkansas stretches across 4 USDA hardiness zones (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b), planting windows can shift by as much as two to four weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 730 days to maturity, Blueberry fits comfortably within Arkansas's growing season in most zones. In the warmest parts of the state, a second planting later in the season may be possible.

Blueberry requires full sun and regular moisture. Southeastern summers are hot and humid; mulch heavily to retain moisture and shade roots during peak heat.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Arkansas.