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Can You Grow Banana in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

Bananas are tropical and cannot survive your winters outdoors without significant protection.

Plant zones

8a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Banana

Bananas are fast-growing tropical plants that can add dramatic tropical look even in temperate gardens.

In Zone 8-9 cold-hardy varieties like Musa basjoo can survive winters with heavy mulch. In colder zones grow in containers and bring indoors. Fruit production requires Zone 9+ and a long warm season.

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Gardening in Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.