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Chesterfield, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chesterfield, MO (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 4, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 29, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 20, 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 Chesterfield, MO’s first frost (~Oct 29, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Chesterfield, MO

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Chesterfield, MO (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.