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When to Plant Cosmos in Beach, North Dakota (58621)

Location

Beach, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58621

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, May 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Cosmos directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cosmos bipinnatus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 24-60"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low-Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Cosmos in Zone 4a

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Beach, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, May 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Cosmos grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.