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When to plant fig in North Dakota

North Dakota spans USDA zones 4a–4b, so the right time to plant fig shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 20 in Fargo to May 7 in Williston — below are local dates for 9 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

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

Fig in North Dakota: FAQ

When can I plant fig in North Dakota?

Across North Dakota, the time to transplant fig spans roughly April 20 in Fargo to May 7 in Williston, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the fig planting date vary across North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota publishes 9 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fig 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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