North 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. Enter your ZIP code in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
What to plant and when in North Dakota
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 22 | August 5 |
| Pepper | May 29 | August 7 |
| Potato | May 1 | July 30 |
| Onion | May 1 | August 9 |
| Garlic | August 18 | April 15 |
| Lettuce | April 17 | June 6 |
| Carrot | April 24 | July 3 |
| Bean (bush) | May 22 | July 16 |
| Pea | April 10 | June 9 |
| Cucumber | May 29 | July 28 |
| Zucchini | May 22 | July 16 |
| Winter Squash | May 29 | September 6 |
| Kale | May 1 | June 30 |
| Spinach | April 3 | May 18 |
| Broccoli | May 1 | July 5 |
| Beet | April 17 | June 11 |
| Radish | April 17 | May 15 |
| Sweet Corn | May 22 | August 5 |
| Sweet Potato | June 5 | September 13 |
| Cabbage | May 1 | July 10 |
| Basil | May 22 | July 21 |
| Cilantro | May 1 | June 20 |
| Dahlia | May 22 | August 20 |
| Zinnia | May 22 | July 21 |
| Sunflower | May 15 | August 3 |
| Marigold | May 15 | July 4 |
| Tulip | August 4 | December 2 |
| Cosmos | May 22 | July 31 |
| Strawberry | May 1 | July 30 |
| Blueberry | April 24 | August 22 |
| Raspberry | April 24 | August 22 |
| Blackberry | May 1 | September 8 |
| Asparagus | May 1 | May 1 |
| Rhubarb | April 24 | April 24 |
| Grape | May 1 | September 28 |
| Fig | May 22 | October 19 |
| Mint | May 15 | August 13 |
| Parsley | May 1 | July 15 |
| Dill | May 1 | June 25 |
| Thyme | May 15 | August 13 |
| Rosemary | May 22 | September 19 |
| Oregano | May 15 | August 13 |
| Sage | May 15 | August 13 |
| Chives | May 1 | July 20 |
| Eggplant | May 29 | August 12 |
| Swiss Chard | May 1 | June 25 |
| Cauliflower | May 1 | July 10 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 29 | September 6 |
| Leek | May 1 | August 29 |
| Turnip | April 17 | June 6 |
| Parsnip | May 1 | August 29 |
| Celery | May 15 | September 12 |
| Arugula | April 17 | May 22 |
| Okra | May 29 | July 28 |
| Cantaloupe | May 29 | August 17 |
| Watermelon | May 29 | August 22 |
| Nasturtium | May 22 | July 11 |
| Calendula | May 1 | June 20 |
| Borage | May 15 | July 9 |
| Lavender | May 15 | September 12 |
| Pumpkin | May 29 | September 16 |
| Hot Pepper | May 29 | August 17 |
| Green Onion | April 17 | June 16 |
| Tomatillo | May 22 | August 5 |
| Collard Greens | May 1 | June 30 |
| Bok Choy | May 1 | June 15 |
| Fennel | May 1 | July 20 |
| Shallot | May 1 | August 9 |
| Kohlrabi | May 1 | June 25 |
| Chamomile | May 1 | July 5 |
| Apple | April 24 | September 21 |
| Pear | April 24 | September 21 |
| Peach | May 1 | August 29 |
| Plum | April 24 | September 11 |
| Cherry | April 24 | July 23 |
| Apricot | May 1 | August 19 |
| Lemon | May 29 | February 23 |
| Orange | May 29 | March 25 |
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 exact ZIP code.
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