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What to plant now in Fargo

This month's sowing list for Fargo, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.

October

1 vegetable to sow or plant now

1 of them are at their best time to start. The last frost is usually around May 16, and frost is unlikely after about May 22.

Sow or plant in Fargo in October

Start seeds indoors

Nothing this month.

Direct sow

Nothing this month.

Transplant

  • Garlic

Last month to start: garlic.

Ready to pick in October

  • Arugula
  • Beets
  • Bok choy
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celeriac
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Kale
  • Leek
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Parsnip
  • Peas
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Rutabaga
  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Strawberry
  • Swiss chard
  • Turnip

Coming up in November

Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.

When to plant the favourites in Fargo

Tomato

Tomatoes

Start seeds indoors: April to May.

Transplant: June.

Pick: August to September.

First pick about 17 weeks after starting.

Potato

Potatoes

Plant: May to July.

Best time to start: May to July.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 9 weeks after starting.

Garlic

Garlic

Plant: September to October.

Best time to start: September to October.

Pick: July to August.

First pick about 41 weeks after starting.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Direct sow: April to August.

Best time to start: April to May and July to August.

Pick: June to October.

First pick about 5 weeks after starting.

Carrot

Carrots

Direct sow: May to August.

Best time to start: May to July.

Pick: July to November.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Bush beans

Bush beans

Direct sow: June to July.

Best time to start: June.

Pick: July to September.

First pick about 8 weeks after starting.

Onion

Onions

Start seeds indoors: March to April.

Transplant: May to June.

Best time to start: May to June.

Pick: August to September.

First pick about 19 weeks after starting.

Strawberry

Strawberries

Plant: May to June.

Best time to start: May to June.

Pick: August to November.

First pick about 14 weeks after starting.

Winter squash

Winter squash

Start seeds indoors: May.

Direct sow: May.

Transplant: June.

Best time to start: May.

Pick: August to September.

First pick about 15 weeks after starting.

Zucchini

Zucchini

Start seeds indoors: May to July.

Direct sow: June to July.

Transplant: June to July.

Best time to start: June.

Pick: July to September.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

The planting year in Fargo

VegetableONDJFMAMJJASFirst pick
ArugulaSSSSSSabout 4 weeks
BasilTSPabout 8 weeks
BeetsSSSSabout 6 weeks
Bell pepperTPabout 18 weeks
Bok choySSSSabout 4 weeks
BroccoliTTPTPPabout 12 weeks
Brussels sproutsTPabout 19 weeks
Bush beansSSabout 8 weeks
CabbageTTPPPPabout 13 weeks
CantaloupeTPabout 9 weeks
CarrotSSSSabout 7 weeks
CauliflowerTPabout 14 weeks
CeleriacTTPPabout 21 weeks
CeleryTTPPPabout 19 weeks
ChivesTTSSSSabout 8 weeks
CilantroSSabout 5 weeks
CucumberTSSabout 7 weeks
DillSSSSabout 5 weeks
EggplantTPabout 18 weeks
GarlicPPabout 41 weeks
Hot pepperTPabout 19 weeks
KaleTSSSSabout 6 weeks
LeekTTPPPabout 17 weeks
LettuceSSSSSabout 5 weeks
OnionTTPPabout 19 weeks
ParsleyTTSSSSabout 7 weeks
ParsnipSabout 11 weeks
PeasSSSSabout 7 weeks
Pole beansSSabout 9 weeks
PotatoPPPabout 9 weeks
RadishSSSSSSabout 3 weeks
Runner beansSabout 10 weeks
RutabagaSabout 9 weeks
ScallionsSSSSabout 6 weeks
SpinachSSabout 6 weeks
StrawberryPPabout 14 weeks
Sweet cornTSPabout 10 weeks
Swiss chardSSSSabout 6 weeks
TomatoTTPabout 17 weeks
TurnipSSSabout 6 weeks
WatermelonTSabout 9 weeks
Winter squashSPabout 15 weeks
ZucchiniTSSabout 7 weeks

The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.

Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety of: rutabaga and watermelon.

Fargo season by season

Spring March to May

Time to start: arugula, basil, beets, bell pepper, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrot, celeriac, celery, chives, cilantro, cucumber, dill, eggplant, hot pepper, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, peas, potato, radish, scallions, spinach, strawberry, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Last chance for: bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, cilantro, eggplant, hot pepper, spinach and turnip.

Summer June to August

Time to start: bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cauliflower, cilantro, eggplant, hot pepper, parsnip, peas, pole beans, runner beans, rutabaga and turnip.

Last chance for: basil, beets, bell pepper, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, cilantro, cucumber, dill, eggplant, hot pepper, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsley, parsnip, peas, pole beans, potato, runner beans, rutabaga, scallions, strawberry, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Fall September to November

Time to start: garlic.

Last chance for: arugula, garlic and radish.

Winter December to February

Time to start: nothing new.

Last chance for: nothing closes.

Frost in Fargo

Last frost, most years
around May 16
Frost is unlikely after
about May 22
First frost, most years
around September 29
Frost-free days in a year
about 136

The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, winter squash and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.

Harder to grow in Fargo

Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot: okra and sweet potato.

Too cold here: fava beans.

Questions about planting in Fargo

What can I plant now in Fargo?

In October, 1 vegetables can be sown or planted in Fargo, including garlic. The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.

When should I plant tomatoes in Fargo?

In Fargo, sow tomatoes indoors from April to May and transplant them in June. Picking runs from August to September.

When should I plant potatoes in Fargo?

In Fargo, plant potatoes from May to July. The best time to start is from May to July. Picking runs from July to October.

When should I plant garlic in Fargo?

In Fargo, plant garlic from September to October. The best time to start is from September to October. Picking runs from July to August.

When is the last frost in Fargo?

In most years the last frost in Fargo comes around May 16. Frost is unlikely after about May 22, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around September 29.

Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Fargo?

The quick ones are radish (about 3 weeks), arugula (about 4 weeks), bok choy (about 4 weeks), cilantro (about 5 weeks), lettuce (about 5 weeks), beets (about 6 weeks), scallions (about 6 weeks) and spinach (about 6 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.

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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Fargo. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).

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