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Scott County, KS — Planting Guide

Scott County is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 15, giving you a growing season of approximately 173 days.

At an elevation of 1,044 ft, Scott County receives approximately 25.4 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 23°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.

🌡️ Zone

6a (-10°F to -5°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 25

🍂 First Frost

October 15

📅 Growing Season

173 days

⛰️ Elevation

1,044 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

25.4 in

Scott County, KS Moderate season
173 days
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Last Spring Frost April 25
➔ 173 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 15

Scott County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 6a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 25 First Frost: Oct 15

Soil & Growing Conditions in Scott County

Soil Type

Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

With 25.4 inches annually, regular irrigation is essential. Drip systems and heavy mulching conserve water.

Season Tips

173-day frost-free season

Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Scott County

107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Scott County.

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Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 80–100
Amaranth Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 26 90–120
Arugula Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 30–50
Asparagus — — May 9 — — 730–1095
Beets — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 4 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Aug 15 – Oct 10 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Aug 22 60–90
Black Beans — May 2 — — Aug 1 – Sep 19 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 11 40–60
Broccoli Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 27 – Aug 8 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 11 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 25 – Sep 19 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 12 85–110
Cabbage Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 27 – Aug 22 60–100
Calabash Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 1 – Sep 26 80–120
Carrots — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jun 13 – Jul 18 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 22 55–100
Celeriac Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Aug 8 – Sep 12 100–120
Celery Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 18 – Sep 12 80–120
Celtuce Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 27 – Aug 8 60–90
Chard Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 8 50–60
Chickpeas Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 18 – Aug 29 80–110
Chicory Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 27 – Aug 8 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Jul 18 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 22 55–75
Corn — May 2 — — Jul 4 – Aug 29 60–100
Cowpeas — May 2 — — Jul 4 – Aug 15 60–90
Cress Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 9 – May 30 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 45–60
Crosne — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Sep 12 – Oct 24 150–200
Cucumber Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 50–70
Daikon — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 4 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 80–100
Edamame — May 2 — — Jul 18 – Aug 29 75–100
Eggplant Feb 14 May 2 May 9 — Jul 18 – Sep 19 65–85
Endive Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 13 – Jul 18 45–65
Escarole Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Jul 18 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 11 – Aug 22 75–100
Fennel Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Aug 22 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 3 Dec 3 – Mar 18 90–240
Green Beans — May 2 — — Jun 27 – Aug 22 50–65
Horseradish — — May 9 — Sep 12 – Nov 21 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 14 May 2 May 9 — Jul 18 – Oct 24 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 22 – Sep 26 100–120
Kabocha Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 5 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 13 – Jul 11 45–60
Kale Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 15 50–70
Kidney Beans — May 2 — — Aug 1 – Sep 5 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 13 – Jul 18 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Jul 4 35–50
Leeks Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 25 – Oct 10 90–150
Lentils Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 18 – Aug 29 80–110
Lettuce Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 8 30–60
Lima Beans — May 2 — — Jul 4 – Aug 15 60–90
Loofah Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 22 – Oct 24 100–150
Luffa Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Oct 24 90–150
Mache Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 11 40–60
Melon Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 70–100
Microgreens Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 2 – May 30 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Mizuna Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Jun 27 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Jul 25 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 1 55–70
Okra Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 50–65
Onion Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 25 – Sep 12 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 4 40–55
Parsnip — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jul 25 – Sep 5 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 45–60
Peas Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 15 55–70
Peppers Feb 14 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Sep 19 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 55–70
Potatoes Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 18 – Sep 26 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 26 85–120
Purslane Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 11 40–60
Radicchio Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 27 – Aug 1 60–80
Radish — Apr 11 — Aug 6 May 9 – May 30 22–35
Rhubarb — — May 16 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 11 – Aug 22 75–100
Rutabaga — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jul 4 – Aug 8 80–100
Salsify — Apr 11 — Aug 6 Jul 25 – Sep 5 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 4 – Aug 29 70–110
Scallions Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Jul 18 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 60–80
Shallot Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jul 25 – Sep 12 90–120
Shiso Mar 7 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 15 50–65
Soybeans — May 2 — — Jul 25 – Sep 19 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 5 85–100
Spinach Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Aug 1 – Sep 26 80–120
Sunchoke — — May 9 — Aug 29 – Oct 24 110–150
Sweet Corn — May 2 — — Jul 4 – Aug 15 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 26 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 May 30 – Jul 4 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Sep 19 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 11 – Sep 19 60–85
Turnip — Apr 11 — Aug 6 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Watercress Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 25 Aug 6 Jun 6 – Jul 11 40–60
Watermelon Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 70–100
Wax Beans — May 2 — — Jun 27 – Aug 22 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Aug 8 – Sep 26 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 28 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 15 55–80
Zucchini Mar 21 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Scott County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Scott County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — May 16 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 90–180
Aronia — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — May 16 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — May 16 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — May 16 — Jul 25 – Aug 29 70–90
Che Fruit — — May 16 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Currants — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Goji Berries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — May 16 — Jul 25 – Sep 19 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — May 16 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — May 16 — Aug 8 – Sep 19 80–110
Jostaberry — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Lingonberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Medlar — — May 16 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — May 16 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — May 16 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — May 16 — — 1095–2555
Quince — — May 16 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — May 16 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — May 16 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — May 16 — Aug 15 – Nov 28 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Scott County

35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Scott County.

Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 — 365–730
Anise Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jul 18 – Oct 3 90–120
Basil Mar 7 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Sep 5 50–75
Bee Balm — — May 2 — Aug 1 – Oct 17 90–120
Borage Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jun 13 – Aug 1 50–60
Caraway Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 — 365–450
Catnip — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 5 60–80
Chamomile Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Chervil Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 40–60
Chives — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Cilantro Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 40–60
Comfrey — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Cumin Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Aug 1 – Oct 3 100–120
Dill Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 40–60
Epazote Mar 7 May 2 May 9 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Feverfew — — May 2 — Aug 1 – Oct 17 90–120
Garlic Chives — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Horehound — — May 2 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 75–90
Hyssop — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 70–90
Lemon Balm — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 70–90
Lovage — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 70–90
Marjoram — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Mint — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Oregano — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Parsley Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 Jun 20 – Aug 22 60–80
Rue — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 70–90
Sage — — May 2 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 75–90
Savory — — May 2 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 50–70
Sorrel Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 18 Aug 6 May 30 – Aug 1 40–60
Tarragon — — May 2 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 60–90
Thai Basil Mar 7 May 2 May 9 — Jul 4 – Sep 5 50–75
Thyme — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 70–90
Valerian — — May 2 — Sep 5 – Nov 14 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Scott County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Scott County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Mar 7 Apr 25 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Sep 26 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 3 Oct 1 – Oct 29 28–42
Anemones Mar 28 — Apr 25 — May 30 – Jun 27 90–120
Astilbe Feb 21 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 19 70–100
Bachelor's Button Mar 14 Mar 28 Apr 25 Sep 3 Jun 27 – Sep 12 60–90
Begonias Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 10 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 21 Apr 25 May 2 — Jul 18 – Oct 31 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 21 — May 2 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 60–90
Calendula Mar 14 Mar 28 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Sep 12 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 28 — — Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Celosia Mar 21 May 2 May 2 — Jul 4 – Oct 17 60–90
Columbine Feb 21 May 9 May 9 — Jul 4 – Aug 8 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 21 May 2 May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 31 60–80
Cosmos Mar 28 Apr 25 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Oct 10 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 3 Jul 23 – Aug 13 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 3 Jul 30 – Aug 20 20–40
Dahlias Mar 28 May 2 May 2 — Jul 18 – Oct 31 70–120
Daylily Feb 21 — May 2 — Jul 18 – Oct 31 60–90
Dianthus Feb 28 Mar 28 Apr 11 — May 30 – Aug 29 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 21 May 9 May 9 — Aug 1 – Nov 7 70–90
Foxglove Feb 21 May 2 May 2 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Mar 7 May 2 May 2 — Jul 11 – Nov 14 70–100
Geraniums Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 10 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 25 Apr 25 — Jul 11 – Oct 24 70–100
Hostas Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 18 – Oct 31 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 3 Aug 20 – Sep 10 14–28
Hydrangeas Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 90–150
Impatiens Feb 28 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 60–75
Irises — Division May 2 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 28 — — Jun 6 – Aug 1 60–90
Lavender Feb 14 — May 9 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 90–120
Lilies — Division May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 70–120
Lobelia Feb 21 — Apr 11 — Jun 6 – Aug 29 70–80
Lupine Feb 21 May 2 May 2 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 75–100
Marigolds Mar 14 May 2 May 2 — Jun 27 – Sep 26 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 28 May 2 May 2 — Jun 27 – Oct 17 55–65
Pansy Feb 14 — Apr 25 Aug 20 Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Peonies — Division May 2 — Jul 4 – Aug 8 90–120
Petunia Feb 28 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 70–90
Phlox Feb 21 May 2 May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 3 80–110
Portulaca Mar 21 May 2 May 2 — Jun 20 – Oct 3 50–70
Ranunculus Mar 14 — Apr 25 — Jun 6 – Jul 4 90–120
Roses Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 31 90–180
Salvia Feb 21 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 21 — May 2 — Aug 22 – Nov 7 60–90
Snapdragon Feb 14 Apr 4 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 70–100
Sunflower Apr 4 May 2 May 2 — Jul 25 – Oct 17 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Mar 7 Apr 4 Apr 25 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 45–60
Sweet Pea Mar 14 Mar 21 Apr 25 — Jul 11 – Sep 19 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 3 Aug 13 – Sep 10 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Feb 14 — May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 70–90
Yarrow Feb 21 Apr 25 May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 31 60–90
Zinnia Mar 28 May 2 May 2 — Jul 11 – Oct 17 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Scott County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Scott County, KS?

Scott County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Scott County, KS?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Scott County falls around April 25. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Scott County, KS?

The median first fall frost in Scott County arrives around October 15. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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