When to Plant Asparagus in South Dakota: Mar 29–Apr 12

When to plant asparagus in South Dakota

Plant out in Sioux Falls

Mar 29–Apr 12

Across South Dakota the window opens between March 29 and April 10. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Sioux Falls: Mar 29–Apr 12
Last frost, Sioux Falls: Apr 26

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus crowns produce for 15–20 years. Harvest lightly in the third spring.

Asparagus planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Sioux FallsMar 29–Apr 12

Rapid CityApr 5–Apr 19

AberdeenApr 10–Apr 24

BrookingsApr 8–Apr 22

WatertownApr 9–Apr 23

Questions

When should I plant asparagus in South Dakota?

In Sioux Falls, plant out from March 29 to April 12. Across South Dakota the window opens between March 29 and April 10, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

When to plant asparagus in South Dakota

Asparagus planting dates by city

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