MU Extension’s “Vegetable Planting Calendar” a must for all gardeners

Both first time gardeners and seasoned professionals can benefit from the “Vegetable Planting Calendar” guide available from University of Missouri Extension. The guide provides a complete list of planting dates and varieties that do well in southwest Missouri.

“Everything from asparagus to zucchini that is listed in the planting calendar represents the varieties that provide the best yield, quality and disease resistance under Missouri conditions,” said Kelly McGowan, horticulture specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

The guide also deals with when to plant certain vegetables by giving planting dates for south, central and north Missouri.

“If you live within the Ozarks plateau, you may want to follow the north Missouri planting dates due to the possibility of late spring frosts,” said McGowan. “If you follow the south Missouri planting dates for spring plantings, be prepared to cover plants for frost protection.”

If you need additional gardening and horticultural advice, or want to obtain a copy of the Vegetable Planting Calendar (Guide sheet 6201), contact the Master Gardener Hotline at (417) 874-2963, search for and download the file online at extension.missouri.edu or contact the nearest MU Extension center.