What Can Grow in Columbia, MO

Columbia in central Missouri has excellent growing conditions with rich soils and warm summers.

Columbia, MO is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 160 days, with last frost around April 20 and first fall frost around October 18. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
160 daysFrost-Free
April 20Last Frost
October 18First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Columbia
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashsoybeans
💡 Planting Tips

University of Missouri agriculture research. Rich soils. Plant warm crops after May 1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia, MO is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Columbia in central Missouri has excellent growing conditions with rich soils and warm summers.

The average last spring frost in Columbia is around April 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 18, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 160 days.

Columbia's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, soybeans. University of Missouri agriculture research. Rich soils. Plant warm crops after May 1.

In Columbia, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.