When to Plant Comfrey in York County, PA
Comfrey is a vigorous perennial herb valued as a dynamic accumulator of nutrients. Its leaves make excellent mulch, compost activator, and liquid fertilizer.
York County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost is October 28, giving you a growing season of approximately 198 days.
At an elevation of 748 feet, York County receives approximately 45.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Comfrey during the growing season.
York County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Comfrey Planting Timeline — York County, PA
Comfrey Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Transplant Outdoors | April 20 | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Harvest | June 22 | Jun 22 – Aug 31 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | — |
| April | Transplant Outdoors |
| May | Transplant Outdoors |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
60–90 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7a
📆 Growing Season
198 days in York County
Growing Tips for York County
Plant root cuttings 2 inches deep. Choose Bocking 14 variety to prevent self-seeding. Cut leaves 3-4 times per season for mulch or compost. Avoid planting near pathways as it spreads.
Companion Planting
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Comfrey in York County, PA?
York County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 13. Plan your Comfrey planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is York County, PA?
York County, Pennsylvania is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 13 and first fall frost is October 28.
Your York County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for York County (Zone 7a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.