Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Willow lake, SD, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 4b.
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Willow lake, SD Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Willow lake, SD
The average last frost date in spring for Willow lake is May 20th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 3rd 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 Willow lake, SD
The average first frost date in fall for Willow lake 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 Willow lake, SD
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Willow lake is approximately 128 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.
Willow lake, SD Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Willow lake, SD Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Tomato seeds indoors (from March 25th to April 8th), starting Stevia seeds indoors (from March 25th to April 8th), and starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from March 25th to April 8th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Garden Cress (from April 22nd to May 6th), starting Sage seeds indoors (from April 8th to April 22nd), and direct sowing Mustard (from April 22nd to May 6th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Sunflower (from May 27th to June 10th), direct sowing Cosmos (from May 27th to June 3rd), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from May 20th to June 3rd).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Mung Bean (from June 3rd to June 17th), direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from June 3rd to June 17th), and direct sowing Jute (from June 3rd to June 17th).