When to plant Cauliflower in South Dakota
In spring, from Apr 10 – May 10 in Brandon to Apr 15 – May 15 in Watertown.
In fall, from May 10 – July 15 in Aberdeen to June 1 – July 25 in Yankton.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Box Elder | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Brandon | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Brookings | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Harrisburg | Apr 10 – May 10 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Huron | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Mitchell | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Pierre | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Rapid City | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Sioux Falls | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
| Spearfish | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Vermillion | Apr 10 – May 10 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Watertown | Apr 15 – May 15 | May 10 – July 15 |
| Yankton | Apr 10 – May 10 | June 1 – July 25 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for cauliflower.