Frost dates by location
| Location | Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | 6b | Apr 21 | Oct 20 | 182 |
| Goodland | 6a | May 2 | Oct 11 | 162 |
| Wichita | 7a | Apr 12 | Oct 26 | 197 |
| Overland Park | 6b | Apr 11 | Oct 27 | 199 |
| Kansas City | 6b | Apr 14 | Oct 24 | 193 |
| Olathe | 6b | Apr 11 | Oct 27 | 199 |
| Topeka | 6b | Apr 16 | Oct 21 | 188 |
| Lawrence | 6b | Apr 14 | Oct 24 | 193 |
Zones in Kansas
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually
lives at. Kansas's last-frost spread is
21 days wide. Use the location nearest you.
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