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When to Plant Asparagus in North Dakota

In a typical North Dakota location, plant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah.

Method Plant out (slips, crowns, or tubers)
Days to maturity 730–1095 days

Perennial; plant crowns 2-4 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Takes 2-3 years to full production.

Asparagus Planting Dates by City

CityPlant outdoors
FargoApr 7 – Apr 21
BismarckApr 12 – Apr 26
Grand ForksApr 12 – Apr 26
MinotApr 12 – Apr 26
West FargoApr 12 – Apr 26
WillistonApr 23 – May 7
DickinsonApr 22 – May 6
MandanApr 15 – Apr 29
JamestownApr 10 – Apr 24
WahpetonApr 6 – Apr 20
Devils LakeApr 8 – Apr 22
Watford CityApr 11 – Apr 25
Valley CityApr 15 – Apr 29
Minot Air Force BaseApr 13 – Apr 27
GraftonApr 6 – Apr 20
LincolnApr 16 – Apr 30
BeulahApr 23 – May 7
RugbyApr 19 – May 3
StanleyApr 19 – May 3
HoraceApr 6 – Apr 20

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant asparagus in North Dakota?

In a typical North Dakota location, plant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah.

When is the last frost in North Dakota?

The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do asparagus take to grow?

Asparagus typically take 730–1095 days from planting to harvest. Perennial; plant crowns 2-4 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Takes 2-3 years to full production.

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