What to Plant in South Dakota
Your complete gardening guide for South Dakota (USDA Zone 4). Browse 950 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
May 10
Safe to plant after
First Frost
September 25
Harvest before
Growing Season
135 days
Varieties
950
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after May 10 · Harvest before September 25
South Dakota · Zone 4
All Zone 4 plants →Best Crops for South Dakota
Alliums
35 varieties for South Dakota
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for South Dakota
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
23 varieties for South Dakota
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for South Dakota
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for South Dakota
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for South Dakota
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for South Dakota
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for South Dakota
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
19 varieties for South Dakota
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
9 varieties for South Dakota
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
22 varieties for South Dakota
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
32 varieties for South Dakota
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for South Dakota
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for South Dakota
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for South Dakota
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
20 varieties for South Dakota
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
13 varieties for South Dakota
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
25 varieties for South Dakota
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for South Dakota
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for South Dakota
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for South Dakota
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
3 varieties for South Dakota
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
27 varieties for South Dakota
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
28 varieties for South Dakota
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for South Dakota
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for South Dakota
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for South Dakota
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
25 varieties for South Dakota
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.