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When to plant french tarragon in Minnesota

Minnesota spans USDA zones 3b–5a, so the right time to plant french tarragon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing — below are local dates for 102 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Minneapolisthe french tarragon transplant out window (April 23–May 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Minneapolis5aApril 23October 16April 23 – May 7
St. Paul5aApril 24October 16April 24 – May 8
Rochester4bApril 30October 6April 30 – May 14
Bloomington5aApril 23October 18April 23 – May 7
Duluth4bMay 14October 12May 14 – May 28
Brooklyn Park5aApril 30October 8April 30 – May 14
Plymouth5aApril 29October 12April 29 – May 13
Woodbury5aApril 26October 12April 26 – May 10

French Tarragon in Minnesota: FAQ

When can I plant french tarragon in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota, the time to transplant french tarragon spans roughly April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the french tarragon planting date vary across Minnesota?

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