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When to Plant Chervil in McHenry County, ND

Chervil is a delicate herb with a subtle anise-parsley flavor, essential in French cuisine as part of fines herbes. It prefers cool conditions and partial shade.

McHenry County, North Dakota is in USDA Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost is September 22, giving you a growing season of approximately 128 days.

At an elevation of 661 feet, McHenry County receives approximately 22.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 80°F, so choose short-season varieties of Chervil to ensure they mature before fall.

McHenry County, ND (Zone 4a) Short season
128 days
Last Spring Frost May 17
128 growing days
First Fall Frost September 22

McHenry County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Chervil Planting Timeline — McHenry County, ND

Chervil Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 5 Apr 5 – Apr 19
Transplant Outdoors May 10 May 10 – May 24
Direct Sow May 10 May 10 – May 31
Harvest June 21 Jun 21 – Aug 23
Fall Sowing June 30 Jun 30 – Jul 14

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

40–60 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 4a

📆 Growing Season

128 days in McHenry County

Growing Tips for McHenry County

Direct sow in early spring or fall as chervil bolts in heat. Provide shade and cool conditions. Harvest outer leaves as needed; use fresh as it loses flavor when dried.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chervil in McHenry County, ND?

McHenry County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 17. Plan your Chervil planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is McHenry County, ND?

McHenry County, North Dakota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a. The average last spring frost is May 17 and first fall frost is September 22.

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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 McHenry County, ND. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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