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Missouri Growing Guide

Capital: Jefferson CityMidwest Region

Complete growing guide for Missouri gardeners. Learn what to plant, when to plant, and how to succeed with humid continental/subtropical climate conditions across zones 5, 6, 7.

5, 6, 7

USDA Zones

170-210

Days Season

April 5

Last Frost (Early)

October 10

First Frost (Early)

Climate & Growing Conditions

Climate Type

Humid Continental/Subtropical

Growing season of 170 to 210 days

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost: April 5April 30

First Fall Frost: October 10November 1

Common Soil Types

LoessClayRiver bottom alluvialOzark rocky

⚠️ Growing Challenges

  • Variable weather
  • Flooding
  • Hot summers
  • Ozark rocky soil

Growing Advantages

  • Central location
  • Good soil (north)
  • Long season (south)

Missouri's Famous Crops

Soybeans
Corn
Rice (Bootheel)
Cattle
Hogs

📅 Missouri Monthly Planting Calendar

See what to plant each month in Missouri based on your local frost dates

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Resources

Missouri Cooperative Extension

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