When to plant oregano in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant oregano shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | April 12 – April 26 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | April 10 – April 24 |
Oregano in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant oregano in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to transplant oregano spans roughly April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the oregano planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right oregano planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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