When to plant Asparagus in North Dakota
In spring, from Mar 20 – Apr 15 in Fargo to Apr 20 – May 15 in Williston.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | Apr 10 – 30 | Not listed |
| Dickinson | Apr 20 – May 15 | Not listed |
| Fargo | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Not listed |
| Grand Forks | Apr 10 – 30 | Not listed |
| Jamestown | Apr 10 – 30 | Not listed |
| Mandan | Apr 10 – 30 | Not listed |
| Minot | Apr 10 – 30 | Not listed |
| West Fargo | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Not listed |
| Williston | Apr 20 – May 15 | Not listed |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for asparagus.