When to plant zucchini in North Dakota

Sow outdoors in Fargo

May 11–May 25

Across North Dakota the window opens between May 11 and May 28. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Two plants are plenty for most families. Pick fruit at 6–8 inches.

Zucchini planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

FargoMay 11–May 25

BismarckMay 17–May 31

Grand ForksMay 17–May 31

MinotMay 17–May 31

West FargoMay 11–May 25

WillistonMay 28–Jun 11

DickinsonMay 27–Jun 10

MandanMay 20–Jun 3

When should I plant zucchini in North Dakota?

In Fargo, sow outdoors from May 11 to May 25. Across North Dakota the window opens between May 11 and May 28, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.