DibbleNorth Dakota planting calendar
North Dakota falls in USDA Zones 3 to 4. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 3, the most common zone across North Dakota, with start, sow, transplant, and harvest dates for every crop. Set your garden's location in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
Right now in North Dakota
What has a planting window open in Zone 3 this month and next, and what is coming in from the garden. Every crop links to its exact dates.
January in Zone 3
No planting windows open in January for Zone 3. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
February in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Leek
March in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Pepper, Onion, Kale, Cabbage, Parsley, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Hot Pepper, Collard Greens
April in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Tomato, Pepper, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Marigold, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Hot Pepper, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Sunflower, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Parsnip, Arugula, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Parsley, Leek, Collard Greens, Apple
May in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Tomato, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Tomatillo, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Bean (bush), Pea, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Sunflower, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Parsnip, Arugula, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Blueberry, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Collard Greens, Apple
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Harvesting: Spinach, Radish, Tulip, Rhubarb, Turnip, Arugula
June in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Cauliflower, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Bean (bush), Pea, Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Beet, Radish, Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cosmos, Dill, Swiss Chard, Parsnip, Arugula, Cantaloupe, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Tomato, Pepper, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Blueberry, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Apple
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Harvesting: Garlic, Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Kale, Spinach, Beet, Cilantro, Rhubarb, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Arugula, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Collard Greens, Bok Choy, Kohlrabi
July in Zone 3
- Start seeds indoors: Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Bean (bush), Pea, Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cosmos, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Arugula, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Collard Greens
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Harvesting: Garlic, Carrot, Bean (bush), Pea, Zucchini, Kale, Broccoli, Beet, Cabbage, Basil, Cilantro, Sunflower, Marigold, Parsley, Dill, Swiss Chard, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Collard Greens, Bok Choy, Fennel, Chamomile
August in Zone 3
- Direct sow: Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Arugula, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Kohlrabi, Chamomile
- Transplant: Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Parsley, Collard Greens
Harvesting: Tomato, Pepper, Potato, Onion, Bean (bush), Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Kale, Sweet Corn, Basil, Dahlia, Zinnia, Sunflower, Marigold, Cosmos, Blueberry, Parsley, Swiss Chard, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Parsnip, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Fennel, Shallot, Chamomile
September in Zone 3
Harvesting: Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Basil, Dahlia, Zinnia, Marigold, Cosmos, Blueberry, Raspberry, Parsley, Swiss Chard, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Parsnip, Celery, Arugula, Cantaloupe, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Chamomile, Apple
October in Zone 3
Harvesting: Tomato, Pepper, Spinach, Basil, Dahlia, Zinnia, Marigold, Cosmos, Raspberry, Parsley, Swiss Chard, Leek, Turnip, Celery, Arugula, Nasturtium, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Apple
November in Zone 3
No planting windows open in November for Zone 3. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
Harvesting: Dahlia, Hot Pepper
December in Zone 3
No planting windows open in December for Zone 3. It is the stretch for planning beds, ordering seed and getting tools ready.
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What to plant and when in North Dakota
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | June 10 | August 26 |
| Pepper | June 7 | August 21 |
| Potato | May 15 | August 10 |
| Onion | April 30 | August 8 |
| Garlic | September 16 | June 26 |
| Lettuce | April 21 | June 8 |
| Carrot | April 19 | June 26 |
| Bean (bush) | May 31 | July 29 |
| Pea | April 21 | June 18 |
| Cucumber | June 8 | August 2 |
| Zucchini | May 31 | July 27 |
| Winter Squash | May 31 | August 21 |
| Kale | April 18 | June 17 |
| Spinach | April 17 | May 31 |
| Broccoli | April 30 | July 2 |
| Beet | April 30 | June 23 |
| Radish | April 16 | May 13 |
| Sweet Corn | May 31 | August 10 |
| Sweet Potato | Not suited | |
| Cabbage | April 25 | July 3 |
| Basil | June 11 | July 18 |
| Cilantro | April 23 | June 12 |
| Dahlia | May 28 | August 26 |
| Zinnia | June 8 | August 6 |
| Sunflower | April 30 | July 18 |
| Marigold | June 11 | July 30 |
| Tulip | September 25 | April 17 |
| Cosmos | June 8 | August 17 |
| Strawberry | Not suited | |
| Blueberry | April 27 | August 23 |
| Raspberry | May 11 | September 6 |
| Blackberry | Not suited | |
| Asparagus | Not suited | |
| Rhubarb | April 27 | April 25 |
| Grape | Not suited | |
| Fig | Not suited | |
| Mint | Not suited | |
| Parsley | April 30 | July 14 |
| Dill | April 30 | June 23 |
| Thyme | Not suited | |
| Rosemary | Not suited | |
| Oregano | Not suited | |
| Sage | Not suited | |
| Chives | Not suited | |
| Eggplant | Not suited | |
| Swiss Chard | April 19 | June 11 |
| Cauliflower | May 28 | August 24 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 1 | August 8 |
| Leek | April 25 | August 22 |
| Turnip | April 12 | May 31 |
| Parsnip | April 16 | August 13 |
| Celery | May 10 | September 5 |
| Arugula | April 10 | May 14 |
| Okra | Not suited | |
| Cantaloupe | June 20 | September 6 |
| Watermelon | Not suited | |
| Nasturtium | June 1 | July 20 |
| Calendula | April 22 | June 10 |
| Borage | April 30 | June 23 |
| Lavender | Not suited | |
| Pumpkin | May 31 | August 21 |
| Hot Pepper | June 8 | August 30 |
| Green Onion | April 17 | June 15 |
| Tomatillo | June 10 | August 24 |
| Collard Greens | April 21 | June 19 |
| Bok Choy | April 30 | June 13 |
| Fennel | May 10 | July 27 |
| Shallot | April 30 | August 7 |
| Kohlrabi | April 19 | June 11 |
| Chamomile | April 30 | July 3 |
| Apple | April 27 | September 22 |
| Pear | Not suited | |
| Peach | Not suited | |
| Plum | Not suited | |
| Cherry | Not suited | |
| Apricot | Not suited | |
| Lemon | Not suited | |
| Orange | Not suited | |
These dates use Zone 3 as a representative for North Dakota. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your garden's own location.
Planting seasons in North Dakota
Spring planting in North Dakota
Zone 3's last spring frost lands around May 18. Spring in North Dakota is the crowded season: the last of the indoor starts, the first direct sowings once the soil can be worked, and the transplants that go out after the frost date passes.
- Start seeds indoors: Pepper, Onion, Kale, Cabbage, Parsley, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Hot Pepper, Collard Greens, Tomato, Broccoli, Marigold, Cauliflower, Basil, Tomatillo
- Direct sow: Lettuce, Carrot, Pea, Spinach, Beet, Radish, Cilantro, Sunflower, Dill, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Parsnip, Arugula, Calendula, Borage, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile, Potato, Bean (bush), Zucchini, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Pumpkin, Fennel
- Transplant: Onion, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Parsley, Leek, Collard Greens, Apple, Raspberry, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Celery
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Summer planting in North Dakota
Summer in North Dakota is succession sowing and the start of the fall garden. Quick crops go in every few weeks, and the cool-season crops for autumn are started while it is still hot.
- Start seeds indoors: Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Parsley, Cauliflower, Collard Greens
- Direct sow: Potato, Lettuce, Carrot, Bean (bush), Pea, Cucumber, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Beet, Radish, Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cosmos, Dill, Swiss Chard, Parsnip, Arugula, Cantaloupe, Nasturtium, Calendula, Borage, Pumpkin, Green Onion, Bok Choy, Fennel, Shallot, Kohlrabi, Chamomile, Spinach, Turnip
- Transplant: Tomato, Pepper, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Marigold, Blueberry, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Parsley, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Celery, Hot Pepper, Tomatillo, Collard Greens, Apple
- Plant tubers: Dahlia
Fall planting in North Dakota
Zone 3's first fall frost lands around September 25. Fall planting in North Dakota means cool-season crops that finish before it, garlic and other bulbs that go in for next year, and anything hardy enough to overwinter.
Winter in North Dakota
Winter in North Dakota is when next year's garden gets planned and the seed order goes in. Toward the end of it the earliest indoor starts begin, counted back from the last spring frost.
- Start seeds indoors: Leek
These seasons are for Zone 3. For every zone, see what to plant in spring, summer, fall and winter, or what to plant now.
North Dakota frost dates
The last spring frost and first fall frost anchor every planting date here. See North Dakota frost dates by zone.
Find your exact zone in North Dakota
North Dakota spans Zones 3 to 4. Pick the zone that matches your area for a full planting calendar:
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