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When to plant olive in Minnesota

Minnesota spans USDA zones 3b–5a, so the right time to plant olive shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 7 in Winona to May 22 in Hibbing — below are local dates for 102 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Minneapolisthe olive transplant out window (April 9–April 23) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Minneapolis5aApril 23October 16April 9 – April 23
St. Paul5aApril 24October 16April 10 – April 24
Rochester4bApril 30October 6April 16 – April 30
Bloomington5aApril 23October 18April 9 – April 23
Duluth4bMay 14October 12April 30 – May 14
Brooklyn Park5aApril 30October 8April 16 – April 30
Plymouth5aApril 29October 12April 15 – April 29
Woodbury5aApril 26October 12April 12 – April 26

Olive in Minnesota: FAQ

When can I plant olive in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota, the time to transplant olive spans roughly April 7 in Winona to May 22 in Hibbing, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the olive planting date vary across Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota publishes 102 cities with their own frost dates, so the right olive 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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