Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in New underwood, SD, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 5a.
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New underwood, SD Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for New underwood, SD
The average last frost date in spring for New underwood is May 14th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 28th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for New underwood, SD
The average first frost date in fall for New underwood is September 25th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in New underwood, SD
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in New underwood is approximately 134 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
New underwood, SD Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
New underwood, SD Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Onion seeds indoors (from March 5th to March 19th), starting Coleus seeds indoors (from March 19th to April 2nd), and starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from March 19th to April 2nd).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from April 16th to April 30th), starting Kale seeds indoors (from April 2nd to April 16th), direct sowing Kale (from April 16th to April 30th), and direct sowing Beet (from April 30th to May 14th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Morning Glory (from May 21st to June 4th), direct sowing Cucumber (from May 21st to June 4th), and direct sowing Chia (from May 28th to June 11th).