When to plant potatoes in North Dakota

Sow outdoors in Fargo

Apr 6–Apr 20

Across North Dakota the window opens between April 6 and April 23. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Fargo: Apr 6–Apr 20
Last frost, Fargo: May 4

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Plant seed potatoes once the soil reaches about 45°F. Shoots that come up before the last frost can be covered with soil.

Potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

FargoApr 6–Apr 20

BismarckApr 12–Apr 26

Grand ForksApr 12–Apr 26

MinotApr 12–Apr 26

West FargoApr 6–Apr 20

WillistonApr 23–May 7

DickinsonApr 22–May 6

MandanApr 15–Apr 29

Questions

When should I plant potatoes in North Dakota?

In Fargo, sow outdoors from April 6 to April 20. Across North Dakota the window opens between April 6 and April 23, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

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