When to plant cabbage in South Dakota
South Dakota spans USDA zones 4a–5b, so the right time to plant cabbage shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Sioux Falls to April 14 in Spearfish — below are local dates for 13 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 5a | April 26 | October 13 | March 29 – April 12 |
| Rapid City | 5b | May 3 | October 8 | April 5 – April 19 |
| Aberdeen | 4a | May 8 | September 29 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Brookings | 4b | May 6 | October 1 | April 8 – April 22 |
| Watertown | 4b | May 7 | September 30 | April 9 – April 23 |
| Mitchell | 5a | May 2 | October 6 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Yankton | 5a | April 27 | October 11 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Huron | 4b | May 6 | October 2 | April 8 – April 22 |
Cabbage in South Dakota: FAQ
When can I plant cabbage in South Dakota?
Across South Dakota, the time to transplant cabbage spans roughly March 29 in Sioux Falls to April 14 in Spearfish, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cabbage planting date vary across South Dakota?
Yes. South Dakota publishes 13 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cabbage planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does cabbage take to grow in South Dakota?
Cabbage takes about 60–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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