Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 64859 — Reeds, MO

ZIP code 64859 (Reeds, Jasper County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 64859 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 4

First frostOct 27

2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Reeds, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 20only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 13

Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Carthage, MO — 11 miles away, elevation 978 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 64859

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Oct 27) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 64859 came on Feb 19 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7a in Missouri

540 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Reeds, MO.

Soil in Reeds, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64859 is Rueter — extremely gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rueter extremely gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 64859; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Reeds, MO

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights93nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,641base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation48.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Carthage, MO (11 mi away); precipitation: Carthage 1.5 S, MO (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

648627a

Sarcoxie, MO · 4 mi

648487a

La Russell, MO · 7 mi

648367a

Carthage, MO · 9 mi

657567a

Stotts City, MO · 10 mi

648737a

Wentworth, MO · 11 mi

647487a

Golden City, MO · 14 mi

657237a

Pierce City, MO · 15 mi

656547a

Freistatt, MO · 15 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 64859

What planting zone is ZIP code 64859?

ZIP code 64859 (Reeds, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Reeds, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64859 is April 4; after April 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Carthage station.

When is the first frost in Reeds, MO?

The median first fall frost near 64859 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 64859?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 64859 get?

About 48.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Carthage 1.5 S station).

How hot do summers get in Reeds, MO?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 64859 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rueter at the center of ZIP 64859: extremely gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Reeds, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 64859 came on Feb 19 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Reeds, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64859 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 64859 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64859 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.