South Dakota, SD · Zone 4b

Easiest Vegetables to Grow in South Dakota

Season May 10 – September 25. This page is a starting map for South Dakota. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🥬 Arugula 100% Apr–Sep May–Oct
🌱 Asparagus 100% May–Jul Nov–Sep
🌿 Basil 100% May–Aug Jun–Sep
🟣 Beets 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Oct
🫑 Bell peppers 100% May–Jul Aug–Sep
🥬 Bok choy 100% Apr–Aug May–Oct
🥦 Broccoli 100% Apr–Jul Jun–Oct
🟢 Brussels sprouts 100% Apr–May Jul–Oct

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

⚪ Parsnips

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥜 Peanuts

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.