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Jefferson City, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Jefferson City, MO (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 8, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 31, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 23, 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 Jefferson City, MO’s first frost (~Oct 31, 2026) — fastest first.

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Understand your frost dates

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