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When to Plant Chicory in Barnes County, ND

Chicory is a hardy perennial grown for its bitter leaves and roots. The roots can be roasted as a coffee substitute, and the leaves add complexity to salads.

Barnes County, North Dakota is in USDA Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 9 and the first fall frost is September 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 143 days.

At an elevation of 623 feet, Barnes County receives approximately 20.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Chicory to ensure they mature before fall.

Barnes County, ND (Zone 4a) Short season
143 days
Last Spring Frost May 9
143 growing days
First Fall Frost September 29

Barnes County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Chicory Planting Timeline — Barnes County, ND

Chicory Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 28 Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Outdoors May 9 May 9 – May 23
Direct Sow May 2 May 2 – May 23
Harvest July 11 Jul 11 – Aug 22
Fall Sowing July 7 Jul 7 – Jul 21

Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Fall Sowing Harvest
August Harvest
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–85 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 4a

📆 Growing Season

143 days in Barnes County

Growing Tips for Barnes County

Sow seeds directly in spring. Thin plants to 8-12 inches apart. For forcing, dig roots in fall and replant in a dark, cool area to produce blanched chicons.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chicory in Barnes County, ND?

Barnes County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 9. Plan your Chicory planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Barnes County, ND?

Barnes County, North Dakota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 9 and first fall frost is September 29.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Barnes County, ND. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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