South Dakota, US

Planting calendar for Sioux Falls

Last frost around April 23, first frost around October 17: about 177 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 23
First frost: October 17
Frost-free days: 177

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 Sioux Falls. 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 Sioux Falls, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 28 to Jun 22; Under cover Apr 30 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 22
Under cover: Apr 30 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 28, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 27 to Jun 22; Under cover Apr 29 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 22
Under cover: Apr 29 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 1 to Jun 27; Under cover May 4 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 27
Under cover: May 4 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on June 1, ready around August 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 1 to Jun 22; Under cover May 4 to Jul 20

Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 22
Under cover: May 4 to Jul 20
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 1, ready around August 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 29 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 29 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 29 to Aug 14, and Aug 24 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 29 to Aug 14, and Aug 24 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 27 to Jun 27; Under cover Apr 29 to Jul 25

Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 27
Under cover: Apr 29 to Jul 25
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 27, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 22 to Jun 27, and Jul 27 to Aug 2; Under cover Apr 24 to Aug 2, and Aug 24 to Aug 30

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 27, and Jul 27 to Aug 2
Under cover: Apr 24 to Aug 2, and Aug 24 to Aug 30
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 13 to Jul 30; Under cover Mar 16 to Aug 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jul 30
Under cover: Mar 16 to Aug 27
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 25; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 25
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 23
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 7, and Jul 19 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 7, and Jul 19 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 18 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 4; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 2

Plant outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 4
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 2
First harvest: About 65 days after planting. Planted on April 9, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 10 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 13 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 13 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 9 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 9 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 6 to Jun 5; Under cover Mar 9 to Jul 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Jun 5
Under cover: Mar 9 to Jul 3
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, 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 22 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 24 to Aug 7, and Aug 24 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jul 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 24 to Aug 7, and Aug 24 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 22 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 24 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 24 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, 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 3 to Apr 17; Under cover Mar 6 to Mar 20, and Apr 3 to Apr 17, and May 1 to May 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Under cover: Mar 6 to Mar 20, and Apr 3 to Apr 17, and May 1 to May 15
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around November 9.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 8, and Jul 27 to Aug 5, and Aug 24 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 7, and Jul 27 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 8, and Jul 27 to Aug 5, and Aug 24 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 7 to May 28; Under cover Mar 10 to Jun 25

Plant outdoors: Apr 7 to May 28
Under cover: Mar 10 to Jun 25
First harvest: About 89 days after planting. Planted on April 7, ready around July 5.
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 9 to Jul 25; Under cover Mar 12 to Aug 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jul 25
Under cover: Mar 12 to Aug 22
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 6 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 9 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 9 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 3 to Jun 16; Under cover Mar 6 to Jul 14

Plant outdoors: Apr 3 to Jun 16
Under cover: Mar 6 to Jul 14
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 3, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 9
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 13 to Jul 12; Under cover Mar 16 to Aug 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jul 12
Under cover: Mar 16 to Aug 9
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 9; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 9
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 7
First harvest: About 115 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 18 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 20; Under cover Mar 26 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 20
Under cover: Mar 26 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 23; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 23
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 13 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 28, and Jul 29 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 8; Under cover Mar 12 to Aug 8, and Aug 24 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 8
Under cover: Mar 12 to Aug 8, and Aug 24 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 13 to Sep 23; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Sep 23
Under cover: Mar 16 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 9 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 8, and Jul 27 to Aug 5, and Aug 24 to Sep 2

Plant outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 8, and Jul 27 to Aug 5, and Aug 24 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 Sioux Falls

When is the last frost in Sioux Falls?

On average around April 23, and the first autumn frost comes around October 17. 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 Sioux Falls?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 28 to Jun 22, or under cover Apr 30 to Jul 20.

What can I sow in Sioux Falls 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