North Dakota Planting Calendar
North Dakota spans USDA hardiness zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in North Dakota
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
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365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 53 North Dakota counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 4b | May 14 | Sep 27 | 136 |
| Barnes County | 4a | May 9 | Sep 29 | 143 |
| Benson County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 27 | 137 |
| Billings County | 4a | May 19 | Sep 21 | 125 |
| Bottineau County | 3b | May 15 | Sep 23 | 131 |
| Bowman County | 4b | May 15 | Sep 24 | 132 |
| Burke County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 24 | 133 |
| Burleigh County | 4a | May 12 | Sep 27 | 138 |
| Cass County | 4a | May 11 | Oct 2 | 144 |
| Cavalier County | 3b | May 13 | Sep 28 | 138 |
| Dickey County | 4b | May 10 | Sep 29 | 142 |
| Divide County | 4a | May 15 | Sep 20 | 128 |
| Dunn County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 23 | 132 |
| Eddy County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 27 | 137 |
| Emmons County | 4a | May 12 | Sep 28 | 139 |
| Foster County | 4a | May 10 | Sep 30 | 143 |
| Golden Valley County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 22 | 131 |
| Grand Forks County | 4a | May 11 | Sep 30 | 142 |
| Grant County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 28 | 137 |
| Griggs County | 4a | May 11 | Sep 30 | 142 |
| Hettinger County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 27 | 136 |
| Kidder County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 28 | 137 |
| LaMoure County | 4b | May 11 | Sep 29 | 141 |
| Logan County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 28 | 138 |
| McHenry County | 4a | May 17 | Sep 22 | 128 |
| McIntosh County | 4b | May 12 | Sep 28 | 139 |
| McKenzie County | 4a | May 15 | Sep 21 | 129 |
| McLean County | 4a | May 12 | Sep 30 | 141 |
| Mercer County | 4a | May 16 | Sep 24 | 131 |
| Morton County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 23 | 132 |
| Mountrail County | 4a | May 17 | Sep 22 | 128 |
| Nelson County | 4a | May 12 | Sep 27 | 138 |
| Oliver County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 26 | 135 |
| Pembina County | 4a | May 15 | Sep 28 | 136 |
| Pierce County | 3b | May 17 | Sep 22 | 128 |
| Ramsey County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 24 | 134 |
| Ransom County | 4a | May 8 | Oct 3 | 148 |
| Renville County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 27 | 137 |
| Richland County | 4a | May 6 | Oct 6 | 153 |
| Rolette County | 3b | May 17 | Sep 22 | 128 |
| Sargent County | 4a | May 8 | Oct 3 | 148 |
| Sheridan County | 4a | May 12 | Oct 1 | 142 |
| Sioux County | 4a | May 12 | Oct 1 | 142 |
| Slope County | 4b | May 15 | Sep 24 | 132 |
| Stark County | 4b | May 14 | Sep 23 | 132 |
| Steele County | 4a | May 11 | Oct 1 | 143 |
| Stutsman County | 4a | May 9 | Sep 30 | 144 |
| Towner County | 3b | May 15 | Sep 23 | 131 |
| Traill County | 4a | May 10 | Oct 1 | 144 |
| Walsh County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 30 | 139 |
| Ward County | 4a | May 13 | Sep 27 | 137 |
| Wells County | 4a | May 11 | Sep 29 | 141 |
| Williams County | 4a | May 14 | Sep 22 | 131 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 116 vegetables you can grow in North Dakota
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in North Dakota
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 42 herbs you can grow in North Dakota
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Yarrow
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