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North Dakota
North Dakota (ND) covers 3 primary USDA hardiness zones across 405 zip codes. Capital: Bismarck.
USDA hardiness zones in North Dakota
Zone share is computed from the 405 zip codes within North Dakota. The most common zone is the best starting point for state-wide guidance; check your local zip for microclimate accuracy.
State-wide baseline
Zone 4a covers the largest share of North Dakota, with winter lows around -30°F to -25°F and a typical growing season of 120 days. Zone 4a guide →
Crops suited to North Dakota
Crops whose recommended USDA zone range overlaps North Dakota's dominant zones. 71 crops match.
Tree fruit
6 crops
Berries
19 crops
Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
Everbearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3b–9a
Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
zones 3b–10a
Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
zones 3a–7b
Nuts
3 crops
Vegetables
34 crops
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
zones 3a–9b
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
zones 3a–9a
Herbs
9 crops
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
zones 4a–10b
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
zones 3a–8b
Cilantro / Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
zones 3b–9b
Dill
Anethum graveolens
zones 3b–9a
Mint
Mentha species
zones 3b–9b
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
zones 4a–9b
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
zones 3b–9b
Sage
Salvia officinalis
zones 4a–9a
Largest cities in North Dakota
Cities ranked by population (GeoNames public-domain data). Each city has a curated planting reference with its USDA zone, frost dates, and recommended crops.
Curated zip pages in North Dakota
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