When to Plant in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits at the border of Missouri and Kansas — Zone 6a with a last frost typically around April 14. The city experiences true continental weather: hot, humid summers and cold winters with occasional ice storms.
Kansas City gardeners enjoy two productive growing seasons. Spring offers a good window from April through May before summer heat arrives, while fall from August through October is often the best season for cool-season crops.
FAQ
When is the last frost date in Kansas City, MO?
Kansas City's average last frost date is around April 14 — slightly earlier than the KC metro areas in Kansas due to the Missouri River valley's slight warming effect.
What grows best in Kansas City?
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, and beans do well in spring. Fall is often outstanding for broccoli, kale, lettuce, carrots, and spinach with warm days and cool nights.
Is fall better than spring in Kansas City?
Many KC gardeners prefer fall — temperatures moderate after summer, there are fewer pests, and cool-season crops produce abundantly from August through October.
How does Plan My Garden help Kansas City gardeners?
Enter your Kansas City zip code for exact planting dates tuned to the Missouri/Kansas border's growing calendar.
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Published crop guides
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beans
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Melons
- Okra
- Onions
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Radishes
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Corn
- Swiss Chard
- Thyme
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Zucchini