When to Plant Snapdragon in Nicollet, Minnesota (56074)

Location

Nicollet, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56074

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Zone 5a

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus

Days to Maturity 60 days

Mature Height 12-36"

Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Nicollet, Minnesota? +

In Nicollet (Zone 5a), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Sunday, March 15, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Nicollet, Minnesota? +

The average last spring frost date for Nicollet, Minnesota (ZIP 56074) is around Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 5a.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Nicollet, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, May 24, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in Minnesota? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Nicollet, that means starting around Sunday, March 15, 2026.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 5a

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Nicollet, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.