Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in Missouri
In Missouri, the average last spring frost ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, and the average first fall frost from October 17 in Saint Joseph to November 6 in Sikeston. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | April 4 | November 2 | 211 days | 6b |
| St. Louis | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Springfield | April 4 | October 27 | 204 days | 6b |
| Columbia | April 5 | October 31 | 207 days | 6a |
| Independence | April 10 | October 27 | 198 days | 6b |
| Lee's Summit | April 13 | October 26 | 194 days | 6b |
| O'Fallon | April 9 | October 26 | 198 days | 6b |
| Saint Joseph | April 19 | October 17 | 180 days | 6a |
| Saint Charles | April 8 | October 29 | 203 days | 6b |
| Blue Springs | April 7 | October 29 | 202 days | 6b |
| Saint Peters | April 9 | October 26 | 198 days | 6b |
| Florissant | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Joplin | April 9 | October 27 | 200 days | 7a |
| Chesterfield | April 4 | October 29 | 206 days | 7a |
| Jefferson City | April 8 | October 31 | 205 days | 6b |
| Cape Girardeau | April 5 | October 25 | 201 days | 7a |
| Oakville | April 6 | October 27 | 203 days | 7a |
| Wildwood | April 12 | October 23 | 193 days | 7a |
| Wentzville | April 10 | October 26 | 199 days | 6b |
| University City | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Ballwin | April 4 | October 29 | 206 days | 7a |
| Liberty | April 19 | October 17 | 181 days | 6a |
| Raytown | April 10 | October 27 | 198 days | 6b |
| Mehlville | April 6 | October 27 | 203 days | 7a |
| Kirkwood | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Maryland Heights | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Gladstone | April 4 | November 2 | 211 days | 6b |
| Hazelwood | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Grandview | April 7 | October 29 | 202 days | 6b |
| Webster Groves | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Belton | April 8 | October 29 | 204 days | 6b |
| Sedalia | April 18 | October 22 | 186 days | 6b |
| Arnold | April 6 | October 27 | 203 days | 7a |
| Ferguson | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Nixa | April 15 | October 23 | 189 days | 6b |
| Raymore | April 13 | October 26 | 194 days | 6b |
| Affton | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Rolla | April 5 | November 1 | 207 days | 6b |
| Warrensburg | April 14 | October 21 | 189 days | 6b |
| Spanish Lake | April 4 | November 5 | 214 days | 7a |
| Old Jamestown | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Ozark | April 15 | October 23 | 189 days | 6b |
| Creve Coeur | April 4 | October 29 | 206 days | 6b |
| Manchester | April 4 | October 29 | 206 days | 7a |
| Farmington | April 13 | October 21 | 191 days | 6b |
| Hannibal | April 10 | October 27 | 199 days | 6a |
| Kirksville | April 21 | October 19 | 179 days | 6a |
| Poplar Bluff | March 29 | November 5 | 222 days | 7a |
| Lemay | April 6 | October 27 | 203 days | 7a |
| Sikeston | March 26 | November 6 | 225 days | 7b |
| Concord | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Republic | April 15 | October 23 | 189 days | 6b |
| Overland | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Clayton | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Fort Leonard Wood | April 14 | October 24 | 193 days | 6b |
| Jackson | April 7 | October 29 | 202 days | 7a |
| Jennings | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Lebanon | April 17 | October 21 | 187 days | 6b |
| Lake Saint Louis | April 10 | October 26 | 199 days | 6b |
| Carthage | April 4 | October 27 | 204 days | 7a |
| Washington | April 8 | October 25 | 199 days | 6b |
| Moberly | April 13 | October 25 | 195 days | 6b |
| Grain Valley | April 7 | October 29 | 202 days | 6b |
| Marshall | April 10 | October 24 | 196 days | 6b |
| Saint Ann | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 7a |
| Fulton | April 10 | October 24 | 195 days | 6b |
| Dardenne Prairie | April 10 | October 26 | 199 days | 6b |
| West Plains | April 16 | October 21 | 189 days | 7a |
| Neosho | April 7 | October 31 | 206 days | 7a |
| Festus | April 9 | October 26 | 197 days | 7a |
| Crestwood | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Maryville | April 19 | October 17 | 180 days | 5b |
| Bridgeton | April 2 | November 4 | 215 days | 6b |
| Mexico | April 11 | October 25 | 197 days | 6b |
| Troy | April 14 | October 23 | 191 days | 6b |
| Excelsior Springs | April 19 | October 17 | 181 days | 6a |
| Branson | April 6 | October 31 | 205 days | 7a |
| Webb City | April 9 | October 27 | 200 days | 7a |
| Town and Country | April 4 | October 29 | 206 days | 7a |
| Union | April 11 | October 23 | 194 days | 6b |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | April 1 | November 4 | 218 days | 7a |
| Bolivar | April 14 | October 23 | 188 days | 6b |
| Kennett | March 31 | November 1 | 215 days | 7b |
| Eureka | April 12 | October 23 | 193 days | 6b |
| Harrisonville | April 8 | October 29 | 204 days | 6b |
| Cameron | April 15 | October 24 | 192 days | 6a |
| Chillicothe | April 15 | October 21 | 187 days | 6a |
| Kearney | April 19 | October 17 | 181 days | 6a |
| Ellisville | April 12 | October 23 | 193 days | 7a |
| Smithville | April 18 | October 20 | 183 days | 6a |
When to Plant in Missouri
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias