When to plant collard greens in South Dakota

Collard greens
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
Fall planting, Sioux Falls
Jul 21–Aug 4
Last frost, Sioux Falls
Apr 26

Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Collards handle both heat and frost better than most greens.

Collard greens 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 collard greens 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?

Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in South Dakota