When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Missouri
Missouri spans USDA zones 5b–7b, so the right time to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | March 14 – April 18 |
| St. Louis | 7a | April 1 | November 4 | March 11 – April 15 |
| Springfield | 7a | April 4 | October 27 | March 14 – April 18 |
| Columbia | 6b | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 19 |
| Independence | 6b | April 10 | October 27 | March 20 – April 24 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | April 7 | October 29 | March 17 – April 21 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | April 10 | October 26 | March 20 – April 24 |
| St. Charles | 6b | April 8 | October 29 | March 18 – April 22 |
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) in Missouri: FAQ
When can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Missouri?
Across Missouri, the time to direct-sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) spans roughly March 5 in Sikeston to March 31 in Kirksville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) planting date vary across Missouri?
Yes. Missouri publishes 87 cities with their own frost dates, so the right shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) 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 shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) take to grow in Missouri?
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) takes about 30–45 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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