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South Dakota
South Dakota (SD) covers 4 primary USDA hardiness zones across 382 zip codes. Capital: Pierre.
USDA hardiness zones in South Dakota
Zone share is computed from the 382 zip codes within South 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 4b covers the largest share of South Dakota, with winter lows around -25°F to -20°F and a typical growing season of 130 days. Zone 4b guide →
Crops suited to South Dakota
Crops whose recommended USDA zone range overlaps South Dakota's dominant zones. 81 crops match.
Tree fruit
11 crops
American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
zones 4b–9a
Apple
Malus domestica
zones 3a–9a
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
zones 5a–8a
European Plum
Prunus domestica
zones 4a–8a
Japanese Plum
Prunus salicina
zones 5b–9a
Mulberry
Morus species
zones 4b–9a
Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
zones 5a–8b
Peach
Prunus persica
zones 5a–9a
Berries
20 crops
Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
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
Nuts
4 crops
Vegetables
37 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 South 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 South Dakota
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