Question 1

When should I plant peppers in ZIP 64106?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 64106, the main peppers target is around Apr 29, based on the representative Kansas City frost station and USDA zone 6b.

Question 2

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 64106?

Accepted Answer

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 64106 around Feb 18, about 56 days before the Apr 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Kansas City?

Accepted Answer

Kansas City (ZIP 64106) has an average last spring frost around Apr 15, based on the representative Kansas City frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Kansas City?

Accepted Answer

Kansas City (ZIP 64106) has an average first fall frost around Oct 20, leaving about 188 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	February 18, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	April 29, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start peppers seeds indoors around Feb 18

Peppers dates for Kansas City, MO