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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Missouri

Start indoors

Mar 11

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 10

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

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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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.