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When to Plant Cabbage in South Dakota

In a typical South Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 18 – Apr 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Tea and as late as Apr 14 in Ellsworth Air Force Base. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
Sioux FallsMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Jul 28 – Aug 11
Rapid CityMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Jul 30 – Aug 13
AberdeenMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 21 – Aug 4
BrookingsMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Jul 23 – Aug 6
WatertownMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 9 – Apr 23Jul 22 – Aug 5
MitchellMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Jul 28 – Aug 11
YanktonMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 2 – Aug 16
PierreMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Jul 25 – Aug 8
HuronMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Jul 24 – Aug 7
SpearfishMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 14 – Apr 28Jul 24 – Aug 7
VermillionMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Jul 25 – Aug 8
BrandonMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Jul 28 – Aug 11
Box ElderMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 14 – Apr 28Jul 23 – Aug 6
Rapid ValleyMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Jul 30 – Aug 13
Ellsworth Air Force BaseMar 24 – Apr 7Apr 14 – Apr 28Jul 23 – Aug 6
MadisonMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 7 – Apr 21Jul 22 – Aug 5
SturgisMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 25 – Aug 8
Belle FourcheMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 22 – Aug 5
HarrisburgMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Jul 24 – Aug 7
TeaMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 4 – Aug 18

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in South Dakota?

In a typical South Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 18 – Apr 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Tea and as late as Apr 14 in Ellsworth Air Force Base. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 25 – Aug 8.

When is the last frost in South Dakota?

The average last spring frost in South Dakota ranges from April 26 in Tea to May 12 in Ellsworth Air Force Base, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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