What Can Grow in Missouri (MO)

Missouri's central location gives it seasons from all sides - warm enough for peaches in the south and cool enough for apples in the north.

Missouri spans USDA zones 5a to 7a. The primary zone is 6a, with a growing season of 175 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, beans.

6aPrimary Zone
175 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Missouri
5a5b6a6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperssweet cornbeanspumpkins
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesgrapespersimmons
🌸 Top Flowers
coneflowersblack-eyed Susansprairie blazing starcardinal flowers
🌳 Top Trees
bur oaksilver mapleblack walnutshortleaf pine
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental to subtropical. Hot summers and cold winters. Tornadoes in spring. Adequate rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Missouri
Kansas City
Zone 6a
Saint Louis
Zone 6a
Springfield
Zone 6a
Columbia
Zone 5b

Frequently Asked Questions

Missouri spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 6a. Humid continental to subtropical. Hot summers and cold winters. Tornadoes in spring. Adequate rainfall.

In Missouri, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, beans, pumpkins. The growing season of 175 days allows for a productive single season.

Missouri is well suited for growing apples, peaches, strawberries, grapes, persimmons. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Missouri's growing season averages 175 days. Humid continental to subtropical. Hot summers and cold winters. Tornadoes in spring. Adequate rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.