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California, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in California, MO (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 11, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 26, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before California, MO’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in California, MO

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April

May

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September

Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in California

65018

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in California, MO (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.