When to Plant Chicory in Zone 1a

One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first opportunity to plant chicory in Zone 1a can be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Chicory

Frost tolerance for chicory: Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant: Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Since chicory are one of those plants that can tolerate a little bit of cold weather you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

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A good time to plant chicory
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The earliest that you can plant chicory in Zone 1a is May. However, you really should wait until June if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant chicory and expect a good harvest is probably July. If you wait any later than that and your chicory may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your chicory indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is June 15 in Zone 1a. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -60°F.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is not always accurate because it is based on the USDA zone info for Zone 1a and it is different every year. Since half of the time in Zone 1a it frosts late in the year after June 15 be ready to cover your chicory if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Zone 1a

Here is the info for USDA Zone 1a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)June 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)July 15
Lowest Expected Low-60°F
Highest Expected Low-55°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -60°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -55°F.

Plants to Grow in Zone 1a

You may be interested in your other planting guides for Zone 1a.