Frost Dates for Moberly, MO 65270
Last spring frost April 14 · First fall frost October 12 · 181 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 65270 has about 16,600 people.
Long season: 181 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 31–April 27 (27 days). Fall frost risk spans September 27–October 27 (30 days).
Frost probability for 65270
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 27 | April 14 | March 31 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 27 | October 12 | October 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SALISBURY (35.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 181-day season in Moberly
In Moberly (181 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 139 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 139 available after Apr 28. | Jun 12 |
| Pepper | Mar 3 | Apr 28–May 5 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after Apr 28. | Jun 17 |
| Lettuce | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 21 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 24. | Aug 10 |
| Cucumber | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 16 |
| Beans | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Peas | — | Feb 17–Apr 28 | 244 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 244 available after Feb 17. | Aug 1 |
| Zucchini | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 21 |
| Onion | Jan 20 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 17–Apr 7 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 2. | Sep 9 |
| Kale | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Broccoli | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 17. | Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 17. | Aug 10 |
| Radish | — | Feb 17–May 12 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Oct 19. | Sep 10 |
| Beets | — | Feb 17–May 12 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 12 | 286 | overwinter: Plant Oct 12 to Nov 2; harvest the following summer. | Nov 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 10–May 5 | 237 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 10; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 153 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 21. | Jun 24 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 31 | Apr 28–Apr 28 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 28. | May 30 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 7. | Jul 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Mar 31 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 17–May 12 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 2. | Sep 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 17. | Jul 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 28. | May 30 |
| Eggplant | Feb 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 139 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 139 available after Apr 28. | Jun 22 |
| Okra | Mar 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 21 |
| Basil | Mar 10 | May 5–May 5 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 17–Apr 7 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 16 |
| Parsley | Feb 3 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 21. | Jul 27 |
| Celery | Feb 3 | Apr 21–May 5 | 181 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 21. | Jun 7 |
| Scallions | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 25 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 21 |
| Collards | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after Apr 28. | Jun 7 |
| Chives | Jan 20 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 17–May 12 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Oregano | Feb 3 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 20 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 181 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Sage | Feb 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 3 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 16 |
| Cosmos | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 16 |
| Lavender | Jan 20 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 3 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 26 |
| Melons | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after Apr 28. | Jun 7 |
| Mint | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 160 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 21. | Jul 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 28. | Jun 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 167 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 14. | Jul 6 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 17 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 21. | Jun 17 |
| Watermelon | Mar 31 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 21. | Jun 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 21 |
| Zinnias | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 16 |
Month by month in Moberly
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 20), Lavender (Jan 20), Onion (Jan 20), Rosemary (Jan 20). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 3), Collards (Feb 3), Kale (Feb 3), Oregano (Feb 3), Parsley (Feb 3), Scallions (Feb 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 17), Beets (Feb 17), Dill (Feb 17), Peas (Feb 17), Radish (Feb 17), Spinach (Feb 17). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 3), Cauliflower (Mar 3), Marigolds (Mar 3), Pepper (Mar 3), Basil (Mar 10), Tomato (Mar 10), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 3), Cilantro (Mar 17), Turnip (Mar 17), Carrots (Mar 24), Potatoes (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 17), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 17), Cabbage (Mar 17), Collards (Mar 17), Kale (Mar 17), Lettuce (Mar 17), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 10). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 14), Beans (Apr 21), Pole Beans (Apr 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 7), Cauliflower (Apr 7), Cosmos (Apr 14), Lavender (Apr 14), Marigolds (Apr 14), Mint (Apr 14), +24 more. Last frost around April 14. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 5). Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 30), Pumpkin (May 30). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 7), Celery (Jun 7), Melons (Jun 7), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 9), Tomato (Jun 12), Watermelon (Jun 12), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 6), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 11), Pole Beans (Jul 11), Basil (Jul 16), Cosmos (Jul 16), Cucumber (Jul 16), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Peas (Aug 1), Cabbage (Aug 10), Carrots (Aug 10), Beets (Aug 11), Dill (Aug 11), Swiss Chard (Aug 11), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 9), Spinach (Sep 9), Radish (Sep 10). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 12). First frost around October 12. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 2). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Moberly, MO (ZIP 65270)?
The median last spring frost date for Moberly, MO (ZIP code 65270) is around April 14. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 31; one in ten it runs past April 27.
What is the first fall frost date in Moberly, MO?
The median first fall frost date for Moberly, MO is around October 12. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Moberly, MO?
The frost-free growing season in Moberly is about 181 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Moberly (181 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Moberly, MO?
Moberly, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Moberly, MO?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 10 and plant out Apr 28 in Moberly. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Moberly?
Two: plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 19.
When do I plant garlic in Moberly?
Oct 12 to Nov 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Moberly?
Yes: plant out Apr 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 12 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Columbia (ZIP 65202) has 193 frost-free days, 12 more than Moberly (ZIP 65270). See Columbia ZIP 65202 frost dates
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