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South Dakota · Midwest

Sioux Falls, SD

Zone-aware planting reference for Sioux Falls. Population 171,544; USDA hardiness zone 5a; nearest curated zip code 57186.

USDA zone
5a
Population
171,544
Last spring frost
05/01
First fall frost
10/06
Growing season
157 days
Nearest zip
57186

Local timing baseline

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Crops suited to Sioux Falls

Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 5a. 79 crops match.

Tree fruit

10 crops

See all 10 tree fruit for zone 5a →

Berries

20 crops

See all 20 berries for zone 5a →

Nuts

4 crops

Vegetables

36 crops

See all 36 vegetables for zone 5a →

Herbs

9 crops

See all 9 herbs for zone 5a →

Frequently asked questions

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What USDA zone is Sioux Falls, SD?

Sioux Falls sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a, based on the nearest zip code (57186).

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When are the average last and first frost dates in Sioux Falls?

Based on the nearest weather station, Sioux Falls averages a last spring frost around 05/01 and a first fall frost around 10/06, for a growing season of about 157 days.

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What crops grow well in Sioux Falls?

79 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 5a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.

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