Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Bull creek, MO, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7a.
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Bull creek, MO Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Bull creek, MO
The average last frost date in spring for Bull creek is April 14th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 28th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Bull creek, MO
The average first frost date in fall for Bull creek is October 25th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Bull creek, MO
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Bull creek is approximately 194 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Bull creek, MO Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Bull creek, MO Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Lavender seeds indoors (from February 3rd to February 17th), starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from February 17th to March 3rd), and starting Pepper seeds indoors (from February 17th to March 3rd).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Dill (from March 31st to April 14th), starting Kale seeds indoors (from March 3rd to March 17th), direct sowing Kale (from March 17th to March 31st), and starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from March 17th to March 31st).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from April 28th to May 5th), direct sowing Chia (from April 28th to May 12th), and direct sowing Cucumber (from April 21st to May 5th).