When to plant in Kennett, MO
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Kennett, Missouri — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Kennett, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
KENNETT RADIO KBOA · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Kennett’s own odds, recorded at KENNETT RADIO KBOA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 26 | Apr 9 | Mar 23 | Oct 10 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 19 | Feb 28 | Oct 30 | Nov 13 | Dec 2 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Kennett, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 37 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Kennett planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Kennett, MO?
Kennett's average last spring frost falls near March 31 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Kennett, MO?
The first fall frost in Kennett typically arrives around November 1 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Kennett in?
Kennett is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Kennett?
There are roughly 215 frost-free days in Kennett (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 31 to the first fall frost near November 1.
When should I plant tomatoes in Kennett?
In Kennett, start tomato seeds indoors around February 3–February 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Blytheville · 36 km
- Paragould · 47 km
- Dyersburg · 64 km
- Poplar Bluff · 67 km
- Jonesboro · 74 km
- Sikeston · 83 km
- Union City · 92 km
- Atoka · 94 km
Frost dates recorded at KENNETT RADIO KBOA, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Kennett, MO — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00234417. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/missouri/kennett.