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When to Plant Petunia in Bullhead, South Dakota (57621)

Location

Bullhead, South Dakota

ZIP Code

57621

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Petunia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Petunia × hybrida
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 6-18"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.13" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Petunia in Zone 4b

Petunia (Petunia × hybrida) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bullhead, South Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Petunia seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.