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Planting calendar for Minneapolis

Last frost around April 19, first frost around October 28: about 192 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 19
First frost: October 28
Frost-free days: 192

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Nothing this month.

Under cover

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Minneapolis. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Minneapolis, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 24 to Jun 18; Under cover Apr 26 to Jul 16

Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 18
Under cover: Apr 26 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 24, ready around July 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 23 to Jun 18; Under cover Apr 25 to Jul 16

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 18
Under cover: Apr 25 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around August 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 28 to Jun 23; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 21

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 23
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 28 to Jun 18; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 16

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 23 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 25 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 25 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 23 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 25 to Aug 13, and Aug 23 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 13
Under cover: Apr 25 to Aug 13, and Aug 23 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 23 to Jun 23; Under cover Apr 25 to Jul 21

Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 23
Under cover: Apr 25 to Jul 21
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 23, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 18 to Jun 23, and Jul 26 to Aug 2; Under cover Apr 20 to Aug 2, and Aug 23 to Aug 30

Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 23, and Jul 26 to Aug 2
Under cover: Apr 20 to Aug 2, and Aug 23 to Aug 30
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 18, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 30; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 30
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 27
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 27; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 27
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 14 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 14 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 18 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 6; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 4

Plant outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 6
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 4
First harvest: About 63 days after planting. Planted on April 11, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 11 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 14 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 14 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 12 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 15 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 15 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 14 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 14 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 14 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 14 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 8 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 11 to Jul 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 18 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 20 to Aug 7, and Aug 23 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jul 3, and Jul 26 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 20 to Aug 7, and Aug 23 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 18, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 18 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 20 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 18 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 20 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on May 18, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 6 to Apr 19; Under cover Mar 9 to Mar 22, and Apr 6 to Apr 19, and May 4 to May 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 19
Under cover: Mar 9 to Mar 22, and Apr 6 to Apr 19, and May 4 to May 17
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around November 12.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 26 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 26 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 10 to May 31; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 28

Plant outdoors: Apr 10 to May 31
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 28
First harvest: About 88 days after planting. Planted on April 10, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 10 to Nov 1; Under cover Sep 12 to Nov 29

Plant outdoors: Oct 10 to Nov 1
Under cover: Sep 12 to Nov 29
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 10, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 11 to Jul 27; Under cover Mar 14 to Aug 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jul 27
Under cover: Mar 14 to Aug 24
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 8 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 11 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 11 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 6 to Jun 19; Under cover Mar 9 to Jul 17

Plant outdoors: Apr 6 to Jun 19
Under cover: Mar 9 to Jul 17
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 6, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 11 to Aug 11; Under cover Mar 14 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Aug 11
Under cover: Mar 14 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 15 to Jul 31; Under cover Mar 18 to Aug 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Jul 31
Under cover: Mar 18 to Aug 28
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 11; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 11
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 9
First harvest: About 114 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around August 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 20 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 23 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 23 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 20 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 23 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 23 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 11 to Aug 23; Under cover Mar 14 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Aug 23
Under cover: Mar 14 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 15 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 27, and Jul 26 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 14 to Aug 8, and Aug 23 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 27, and Jul 26 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 14 to Aug 8, and Aug 23 to Sep 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 15 to Sep 23; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Sep 23
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 21
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 11, and Jul 26 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 14 to Jul 9, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2

Plant outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 11, and Jul 26 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jul 9, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 6; Under cover Sep 25 to Oct 9, and Oct 23 to Nov 6, and Nov 20 to Dec 4

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 6
Under cover: Sep 25 to Oct 9, and Oct 23 to Nov 6, and Nov 20 to Dec 4
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 16 to Nov 4; Under cover Sep 18 to Oct 7, and Oct 16 to Nov 4, and Nov 13 to Dec 2

Plant outdoors: Oct 16 to Nov 4
Under cover: Sep 18 to Oct 7, and Oct 16 to Nov 4, and Nov 13 to Dec 2
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Minneapolis

When is the last frost in Minneapolis?

On average around April 19, and the first autumn frost comes around October 28. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Minneapolis?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 24 to Jun 18, or under cover Apr 26 to Jul 16.

What can I sow in Minneapolis in November?

Nothing outdoors this month. Under cover: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work