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Can You Grow Garlic in South Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

Garlic grows very well here — plant in fall and harvest the following summer.

Plant zones

3a–9b

South Dakota last frost

mid-April

South Dakota first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in South Dakota

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Garlic

Garlic is planted in fall and harvested the following summer — one of the most rewarding low-effort crops.

Plant cloves in fall (October) pointy-end up 5cm deep 15cm apart. Mulch for winter. Harvest when lower leaves brown. Cure in a warm dry place for 2-3 weeks for long storage.

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Gardening in South Dakota

South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in South Dakota?

Garlic grows very well here — plant in fall and harvest the following summer.

What zone is South Dakota?

South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Garlic in South Dakota?

Plant Garlic Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).