Tallapoosa, MO frost dates
Last spring frostMar 25median date
First fall frostNov 7median date
Growing season227 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Tallapoosa compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tallapoosa falls between March 7 and April 9, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 27.
- The median last frost is 18 days earlier than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 227-day growing season is among the longest of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 71 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jonesboro, AR, 112 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 7 |
| 50% (median) | March 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 7 |
| 90% (late) | November 27 |
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 Tallapoosa, MO
Tallapoosa, MO frost dates — last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 7, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tallapoosa, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Feb 25 – Apr 1 | Sep 12 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Okra | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 24 – Nov 28 |
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 Portageville, MO weather station, 15 km away (elevation 279 ft (85 m)).
Frost dates near Tallapoosa
- Risco Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Parma Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Gideon Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Portageville Mar 25 · Nov 7
- Clarkton Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Malden Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Wardell Mar 25 · Nov 7
- Marston Mar 28 · Nov 3
- Gibson Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Lilbourn Mar 28 · Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tallapoosa, MO?
The median last spring frost in Tallapoosa, MO is March 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tallapoosa, MO?
The median first fall frost is November 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Tallapoosa, MO?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tallapoosa, MO?
Tallapoosa, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.