Saverton L&d 22, MO Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Saverton L&d 22 garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Apr 4
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Nov 4
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
214 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 20 Apr 4 Apr 19
First fall frost Nov 18 Nov 4 Oct 23
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Mar 26 · first Nov 14

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the SAVERTON L&D 22 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 Saverton L&d 22

Computed from Saverton L&d 22'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 7 – Feb 21 Apr 11 – Apr 18
🫑 Peppers Jan 24 – Feb 7 Apr 18 – Apr 25
🥬 Lettuce Feb 21 – Mar 7 Mar 7 – Mar 21 Mar 7 – Apr 4
🫛 Peas Feb 21 – Mar 7
🥕 Carrots Mar 14 – Apr 4
🥦 Broccoli Feb 14 – Feb 28 Mar 14 – Mar 28
🥬 Kale Feb 21 – Mar 7 Mar 7 – Mar 21 Mar 7 – Mar 21
🥒 Cucumbers Mar 7 – Mar 14 Apr 11 – Apr 18 Apr 11 – Apr 18
🥒 Zucchini Mar 7 – Mar 14 Apr 11 – Apr 18 Apr 11 – Apr 18
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Apr 11 – Apr 18
🌽 Sweet Corn Apr 11 – Apr 18
🌿 Basil Feb 21 – Mar 7 Apr 11 – Apr 18 Apr 18 – Apr 25
🧄 Garlic Fall: Sep 23 – Oct 21

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 Saverton L&d 22's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Saverton L&d 22

With roughly 214 frost-free days, Saverton L&d 22 gardens fit long-season crops — melons, winter squash, sweet potatoes — with room left for spring and fall rounds of greens and roots. The first frost around Nov 4 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Saverton L&d 22, MO?

The average last spring frost in Saverton L&d 22 is around Apr 4, 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 Saverton L&d 22, MO?

The average first fall frost in Saverton L&d 22 arrives around Nov 4. 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 Saverton L&d 22?

About 214 frost-free days on average, from Apr 4 to Nov 4. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Saverton L&d 22 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.