Spickard, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 20median date
First fall frostOct 16median date
Growing season179 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Spickard compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Spickard falls between April 7 and May 5, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 30 and October 29.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 179-day growing season is longer than 8% of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season (state median 195 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 134 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Saint Joseph, MO, 119 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 7 |
| 50% (median) | April 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 30 |
| 50% (median) | October 16 |
| 90% (late) | October 29 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Spickard, MO
Spickard, MO frost dates — last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 16, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Transplant outside: May 4 to May 25
Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Nov 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Spickard, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 23 – Apr 27 | Aug 21 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Basil | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 27 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 4 – May 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 – Nov 6 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Spickard 7 W, MO weather station, 10 km away (elevation 876 ft (267 m)).
Frost dates near Spickard
- Princeton Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Trenton Apr 16 · Oct 20
- Galt Apr 16 · Oct 20
- Harris Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Gilman City Apr 20 · Oct 16
- Newtown Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Cainsville Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Laredo Apr 16 · Oct 20
- Humphreys Apr 16 · Oct 20
- Mercer Apr 25 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Spickard, MO?
The median last spring frost in Spickard, MO is April 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Spickard, MO?
The median first fall frost is October 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 30.
How long is the growing season in Spickard, MO?
About 179 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Spickard, MO?
Spickard, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.