Frost dates by location
| Location | Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6b | Apr 13 | Oct 24 | 194 |
| St. Louis | 7a | Apr 5 | Oct 30 | 208 |
| Springfield | 6b | Apr 13 | Oct 23 | 193 |
| Columbia | 6b | Apr 9 | Oct 27 | 201 |
| Independence | 6a | Apr 15 | Oct 22 | 190 |
| East Independence | 6a | Apr 15 | Oct 22 | 190 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | Apr 11 | Oct 26 | 198 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | Apr 10 | Oct 26 | 199 |
Zones in Missouri
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually
lives at. Missouri's last-frost spread is
10 days wide. Use the location nearest you.
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