When to plant daffodil bulbs in South Dakota

Fall planting in Sioux Falls

Sep 15–Oct 27

Across South Dakota the window opens between September 1 and September 15. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average first fall frost.

Fall planting, Sioux Falls: Sep 15–Oct 27
Last frost, Sioux Falls: Apr 26

Plant from 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after the first fall frost. Daffodils root best when they go in a few weeks before the ground freezes. Deer and rodents leave them alone.

Daffodil bulbs planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Sioux FallsSep 15–Oct 27

Rapid CitySep 10–Oct 22

AberdeenSep 1–Oct 13

BrookingsSep 3–Oct 15

WatertownSep 2–Oct 14

Questions

When should I plant daffodil bulbs in South Dakota?

In Sioux Falls, fall planting from September 15 to October 27. Across South Dakota the window opens between September 1 and September 15, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant from 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after the first fall frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.