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When to plant black currant in North Dakota

North Dakota spans USDA zones 4a–4b, so the right time to plant black currant shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 6 in Fargo to April 23 in Williston — below are local dates for 9 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Fargothe black currant transplant out window (April 6–April 20) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Fargo4aMay 4October 2April 6 – April 20
Bismarck4aMay 10September 30April 12 – April 26
Grand Forks4aMay 10October 1April 12 – April 26
Minot4aMay 10October 1April 12 – April 26
West Fargo4aMay 4October 2April 6 – April 20
Williston4aMay 21September 21April 23 – May 7
Dickinson4bMay 20September 22April 22 – May 6
Mandan4aMay 13September 27April 15 – April 29

Black Currant in North Dakota: FAQ

When can I plant black currant in North Dakota?

Across North Dakota, the time to transplant black currant spans roughly April 6 in Fargo to April 23 in Williston, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the black currant planting date vary across North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota publishes 9 cities with their own frost dates, so the right black currant planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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