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When to Plant Haskaps in McHenry County, ND

Haskaps (honeyberries) are extremely cold-hardy shrubs producing elongated blue berries with a complex blueberry-raspberry flavor. They fruit very early in the season.

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 Haskaps 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

6.4-7.1

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Haskaps

Haskaps needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Haskaps Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 1.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 2.3" 0" ❄️ Dormant
May 4.3" 3" 1.3" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 1.6" 2.7" 🚿 Regular watering
Jul 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Aug 4.3" 2.4" 1.9" 💧 Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.1" 2.2" 🚿 Regular watering
Oct 1.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Nov 1.4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 1.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (May–Sep in McHenry County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Haskaps Planting Timeline — McHenry County, ND

Haskaps Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors June 14 Jun 14 – Jun 28

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May
June Transplant Outdoors
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 4a

📆 Growing Season

128 days in McHenry County

Growing Tips for McHenry County

Plant at least two different varieties for cross-pollination. Fruits ripen 2-3 weeks before strawberries. Protect from birds. Very low maintenance once established. Tolerates extreme cold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Haskaps in McHenry County, ND?

McHenry County is in Zone 4a with an average last frost of May 17. Plan your Haskaps 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: July 2026.

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