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Can You Grow Potato in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

Potatoes grow well here — plant after last frost and expect a harvest in 70-120 days.

Plant zones

3a–10b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Missouri

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Potato

Potatoes are one of the most calorie-dense garden crops and can be grown in bags barrels or garden beds.

Plant certified seed potatoes after last frost. Hill soil up around stems as they grow to increase yield. Harvest after plants die back. Never eat green potatoes — solanine is toxic.

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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.