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When to plant carrot in South Dakota

South Dakota spans USDA zones 4a–5b, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about April 5 in Sioux Falls to April 21 in Spearfish — below are local dates for 13 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Sioux Fallsthe carrot direct sow window (April 5–May 17) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Sioux Falls5aApril 26October 13April 5 – May 17
Rapid City5bMay 3October 8April 12 – May 24
Aberdeen4aMay 8September 29April 17 – May 29
Brookings4bMay 6October 1April 15 – May 27
Watertown4bMay 7September 30April 16 – May 28
Mitchell5aMay 2October 6April 11 – May 23
Yankton5aApril 27October 11April 6 – May 18
Huron4bMay 6October 2April 15 – May 27

Carrot in South Dakota: FAQ

When can I plant carrot in South Dakota?

Across South Dakota, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly April 5 in Sioux Falls to April 21 in Spearfish, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the carrot planting date vary across South Dakota?

Yes. South Dakota publishes 13 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot 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 carrot take to grow in South Dakota?

Carrot takes about 60–80 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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