When to plant escarole in Missouri
Missouri spans USDA zones 5b–7b, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 5 in Sikeston to March 31 in Kirksville — below are local dates for 87 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | March 14 – April 4 |
| St. Louis | 7a | April 1 | November 4 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Springfield | 7a | April 4 | October 27 | March 14 – April 4 |
| Columbia | 6b | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 5 |
| Independence | 6b | April 10 | October 27 | March 20 – April 10 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | April 7 | October 29 | March 17 – April 7 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | April 10 | October 26 | March 20 – April 10 |
| St. Charles | 6b | April 8 | October 29 | March 18 – April 8 |
Escarole in Missouri: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Missouri?
Across Missouri, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 5 in Sikeston to March 31 in Kirksville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Missouri?
Yes. Missouri publishes 87 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does escarole take to grow in Missouri?
Escarole takes about 80–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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