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

When to plant potatoes in South Dakota

Sow outdoors 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.

Sow outdoors, Sioux Falls: Mar 29–Apr 12
Last frost, Sioux Falls: Apr 26

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

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 potatoes in South Dakota?

In Sioux Falls, sow outdoors 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?

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