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Chillicothe, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chillicothe, MO (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 15, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 21, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 29, 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 Chillicothe, MO’s first frost (~Oct 21, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Chillicothe

64601

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