Fulton, MO Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Fulton garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Apr 10
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Oct 24
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
197 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 7a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Mar 26 Apr 10 Apr 30
First fall frost Nov 5 Oct 24 Oct 11
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Mar 31 · first Nov 4

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the FULTON station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Fulton

Computed from Fulton's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-7 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Feb 13 – Feb 27 Apr 17 – Apr 24
🫑 Peppers Jan 30 – Feb 13 Apr 24 – May 1
🥬 Lettuce Feb 27 – Mar 13 Mar 13 – Mar 27 Mar 13 – Apr 10
🫛 Peas Feb 27 – Mar 13
🥕 Carrots Mar 20 – Apr 10
🥦 Broccoli Feb 20 – Mar 6 Mar 20 – Apr 3
🥬 Kale Feb 27 – Mar 13 Mar 13 – Mar 27 Mar 13 – Mar 27
🥒 Cucumbers Mar 13 – Mar 20 Apr 17 – Apr 24 Apr 17 – Apr 24
🥒 Zucchini Mar 13 – Mar 20 Apr 17 – Apr 24 Apr 17 – Apr 24
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Apr 17 – Apr 24
🌽 Sweet Corn Apr 17 – Apr 24
🌿 Basil Feb 27 – Mar 13 Apr 17 – Apr 24 Apr 24 – May 1
🧄 Garlic Fall: Sep 12 – Oct 10

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Fulton's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Fulton

Roughly 197 frost-free days gives Fulton gardeners room for nearly every common vegetable. Warm-season crops go out after Apr 10; a fall garden sown in late summer matures comfortably before the Oct 24 frost.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Fulton, MO?

The average last spring frost in Fulton is around Apr 10, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Fulton, MO?

The average first fall frost in Fulton arrives around Oct 24. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Fulton?

About 197 frost-free days on average, from Apr 10 to Oct 24. That fits nearly all common vegetables, though the longest-season melons and sweet potatoes benefit from transplants.

What USDA zone is Fulton in?

USDA zone 7a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.