Missouri · Midwest
St. Louis, MO
Zone-aware planting reference for St. Louis. Population 279,695; USDA hardiness zone 7a; nearest curated zip code 63150.
- USDA zone
- 7a
- Population
- 279,695
- Last spring frost
- 04/08
- First fall frost
- 10/26
- Growing season
- 200 days
- Nearest zip
- 63150
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to St. Louis
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 7a. 90 crops match.
Tree fruit
14 crops
Berries
20 crops
zone 7a Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 7a Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
zone 7a Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 7a Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 7a Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
zone 7a Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
Nuts
6 crops
Vegetables
40 crops
zone 7a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 7a Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 7a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 7a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 7a Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 7a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
10 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is St. Louis, MO?
St. Louis sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a, based on the nearest zip code (63150).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in St. Louis?
Based on the nearest weather station, St. Louis averages a last spring frost around 04/08 and a first fall frost around 10/26, for a growing season of about 200 days.
- What crops grow well in St. Louis?
90 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 7a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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