What to Plant in January in Minnesota
Your January planting guide for Minnesota (USDA Zones 3–5, typically Zone 4). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 3–5 — 120–155 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Minnesota · Zones 3–5
Zone 4 January guideZone 4 — January in Minnesota★ Most of MN
69 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 3 — January in Minnesota
72 varieties active · Last frost May 15 · 120-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Bottle or Birdhouse
Squash & Cucumbers · 125d
Zone 5 — January in Minnesota
69 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d