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Can You Grow Tomato in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Missouri

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 25

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

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Tomato in Missouri?

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

What zone is Missouri?

Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Tomatoes in Missouri?

Plant Tomatoes around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest May 31 – Jun 25.