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Center, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Center, MO (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 12, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 22, 202611 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 Center, MO’s first frost (~Oct 22, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Center, MO

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Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Center

63436

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