When to Plant Asparagus in South Dakota
South Dakota spans USDA hardiness 4a to 5b (zones 4a to 5b on this page). Plant asparagus by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Asparagus planting calendar for South Dakota, Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Direct sow
May 15
Projected first harvest
May 22
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 4 guide (both 4a and 4b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for South Dakota, Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Direct sow
May 10
Projected first harvest
May 17
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 4 guide (both 4a and 4b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for South Dakota, Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
May 5
Projected first harvest
May 12
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 5 guide (both 5a and 5b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for South Dakota, Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
Apr 30
Projected first harvest
May 7
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 5 guide (both 5a and 5b) →
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Varieties to grow
3 varieties of asparagus in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with asparagus
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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