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Griggs County, North Dakota, United States

When to plant Chives in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States

Chives can be planted after May 21, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 90°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

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Growing Chives in Griggs County

Griggs County, North DakotaDays suitable for growing ChivesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4150596877863223145-4-13-22January 01 - January 03 Average daily temperature range from 11°F to 23°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 35°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -13°FJanuary 04 - January 10 Average daily temperature range from 12°F to 22°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -20°FJanuary 11 - January 17 Average daily temperature range from 13°F to 24°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -12°FJanuary 18 - January 24 Average daily temperature range from 7°F to 21°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -13°FJanuary 25 - January 31 Average daily temperature range from 4°F to 17°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 34°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -26°FFebruary 01 - February 07 Average daily temperature range from 6°F to 20°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 40°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -19°FFebruary 08 - February 14 Average daily temperature range from 4°F to 20°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 40°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -19°FFebruary 15 - February 21 Average daily temperature range from 5°F to 21°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 42°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -12°FFebruary 22 - February 28 Average daily temperature range from 9°F to 22°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 44°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -13°FMarch 01 - March 07 Average daily temperature range from 15°F to 28°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -5°FMarch 08 - March 14 Average daily temperature range from 19°F to 32°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 53°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -3°FMarch 15 - March 21 Average daily temperature range from 22°F to 34°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 56°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 6°FMarch 22 - March 28 Average daily temperature range from 22°F to 37°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 8°FMarch 29 - April 04 Average daily temperature range from 25°F to 41°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 60°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 6°FApril 05 - April 11 Average daily temperature range from 30°F to 44°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 58°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 12°FApril 12 - April 18 Average daily temperature range from 27°F to 40°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 56°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 11°FApril 19 - April 25 Average daily temperature range from 30°F to 46°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 61°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 14°FApril 26 - May 02 Average daily temperature range from 34°F to 51°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 69°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 25°FMay 03 - May 09 Average daily temperature range from 37°F to 53°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 63°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 29°FMay 10 - May 16 Average daily temperature range from 41°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 70°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 26°FMay 17 - May 23 Average daily temperature range from 44°F to 60°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 32°FMay 24 - May 30 Average daily temperature range from 48°F to 63°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FMay 31 - June 06 Average daily temperature range from 51°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FJune 07 - June 13 Average daily temperature range from 53°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 41°FJune 14 - June 20 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 70°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 47°FJune 21 - June 27 Average daily temperature range from 53°F to 68°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FJune 28 - July 04 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 51°FJuly 05 - July 11 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 70°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 77°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FJuly 12 - July 18 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 71°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 80°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°FJuly 19 - July 25 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°FJuly 26 - August 01 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FAugust 02 - August 08 Average daily temperature range from 56°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FAugust 09 - August 15 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 70°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FAugust 16 - August 22 Average daily temperature range from 56°F to 71°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°FAugust 23 - August 29 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 68°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°FAugust 30 - September 05 Average daily temperature range from 53°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FSeptember 06 - September 12 Average daily temperature range from 48°F to 63°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FSeptember 13 - September 19 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 65°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 41°FSeptember 20 - September 26 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 63°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 40°FSeptember 27 - October 03 Average daily temperature range from 47°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 75°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 34°FOctober 04 - October 10 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 56°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 70°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 31°FOctober 11 - October 17 Average daily temperature range from 37°F to 47°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 65°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 26°FOctober 18 - October 24 Average daily temperature range from 34°F to 46°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 62°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 21°FOctober 25 - October 31 Average daily temperature range from 29°F to 40°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 12°FNovember 01 - November 07 Average daily temperature range from 30°F to 43°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 62°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 13°FNovember 08 - November 14 Average daily temperature range from 25°F to 36°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 60°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 9°FNovember 15 - November 21 Average daily temperature range from 25°F to 35°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 8°FNovember 22 - November 28 Average daily temperature range from 23°F to 34°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 42°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 8°FNovember 29 - December 05 Average daily temperature range from 22°F to 33°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 0°FDecember 06 - December 12 Average daily temperature range from 16°F to 28°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 47°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -8°FDecember 13 - December 19 Average daily temperature range from 15°F to 26°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -10°FDecember 20 - December 26 Average daily temperature range from 13°F to 23°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -11°FDecember 27 - December 31 Average daily temperature range from 12°F to 22°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years -12°FPlan and Plant in Griggs County, North DakotaPossible peakAverage rangePossible dropAverage range below freezingLowest possible drop below freezing

Days suitable for growing Chives in Griggs County, North Dakota

Griggs County has on average 139 days, suitable for growing Chives. Chives needs on average between 60 and 80 days to mature and produce harvest. With 139 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Chives seeds can be planted between May 21 and August 07. Planting before May 21 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after August 07, Chives will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Chives in Griggs County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 42 days on average for Chives to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

May 21 is on average first day in Griggs County that has required temperatures for young Chives seedlings to grow, without worrying about cold damage.

Seeds can be started indoors beween April 09 and July 18, this way they will be ready just in time for transplanting on May 21.

Seedlings started after July 18 might not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 90°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Chives, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

Total frost free days150
Last frost expected dateMay 13
First frost expected dateOctober 10
Dates with ideal conditions
Dates with suitable conditions
May 16 to May 19 (4 days)
May 21 to October 06 (139 days)
October 08 to October 09 (2 days)
Total days ideal for growing Chives in Griggs County0
Total days suitable for growing Chives in Griggs County145
Days needed for Chives to mature and produce harvest60 - 80
Seed can be planted directly into soil yes

Notable temperature facts for growing Chives in Griggs County, North Dakota

Table with days suitable to grow vegetables in Griggs County, North Dakota

Tolerable temperature range for Chives: 40°F to 90°F

WeekAverage temperaturePossible min and max temperatureSuitable for Chives
1January 01 - January 0311°F to 23°F-13°F to 35°F
2January 04 - January 1012°F to 22°F-20°F to 36°F
3January 11 - January 1713°F to 24°F-12°F to 38°F
4January 18 - January 247°F to 21°F-13°F to 36°F
5January 25 - January 314°F to 17°F-26°F to 34°F
6February 01 - February 076°F to 20°F-19°F to 40°F
7February 08 - February 144°F to 20°F-19°F to 40°F
8February 15 - February 215°F to 21°F-12°F to 42°F
9February 22 - February 289°F to 22°F-13°F to 44°F
10March 01 - March 0715°F to 28°F-5°F to 50°F
11March 08 - March 1419°F to 32°F-3°F to 53°F
12March 15 - March 2122°F to 34°F6°F to 56°F
13March 22 - March 2822°F to 37°F8°F to 50°F
14March 29 - April 0425°F to 41°F6°F to 60°F
15April 05 - April 1130°F to 44°F12°F to 58°F
16April 12 - April 1827°F to 40°F11°F to 56°F
17April 19 - April 2530°F to 46°F14°F to 61°F
18April 26 - May 0234°F to 51°F25°F to 69°F
19May 03 - May 0937°F to 53°F29°F to 63°F
20May 10 - May 1641°F to 59°F26°F to 70°FTRUE
21May 17 - May 2344°F to 60°F32°F to 73°FTRUE
22May 24 - May 3048°F to 63°F36°F to 73°FTRUE
23May 31 - June 0651°F to 69°F38°F to 85°FTRUE
24June 07 - June 1353°F to 69°F41°F to 78°FTRUE
25June 14 - June 2055°F to 70°F47°F to 82°FTRUE
26June 21 - June 2753°F to 68°F45°F to 79°FTRUE
27June 28 - July 0457°F to 72°F51°F to 79°FTRUE
28July 05 - July 1155°F to 70°F46°F to 77°FTRUE
29July 12 - July 1857°F to 71°F48°F to 80°FTRUE
30July 19 - July 2557°F to 72°F50°F to 81°FTRUE
31July 26 - August 0157°F to 72°F46°F to 82°FTRUE
32August 02 - August 0856°F to 72°F49°F to 78°FTRUE
33August 09 - August 1555°F to 70°F49°F to 81°FTRUE
34August 16 - August 2256°F to 71°F48°F to 82°FTRUE
35August 23 - August 2955°F to 68°F48°F to 74°FTRUE
36August 30 - September 0553°F to 69°F46°F to 81°FTRUE
37September 06 - September 1248°F to 63°F38°F to 74°FTRUE
38September 13 - September 1950°F to 65°F41°F to 74°FTRUE
39September 20 - September 2650°F to 63°F40°F to 74°FTRUE
40September 27 - October 0347°F to 59°F34°F to 75°FTRUE
41October 04 - October 1043°F to 56°F31°F to 70°FTRUE
42October 11 - October 1737°F to 47°F26°F to 65°F
43October 18 - October 2434°F to 46°F21°F to 62°F
44October 25 - October 3129°F to 40°F12°F to 55°F
45November 01 - November 0730°F to 43°F13°F to 62°F
46November 08 - November 1425°F to 36°F9°F to 60°F
47November 15 - November 2125°F to 35°F8°F to 49°F
48November 22 - November 2823°F to 34°F8°F to 42°F
49November 29 - December 0522°F to 33°F0°F to 48°F
50December 06 - December 1216°F to 28°F-8°F to 47°F
51December 13 - December 1915°F to 26°F-10°F to 39°F
52December 20 - December 2613°F to 23°F-11°F to 38°F
53December 27 - December 3112°F to 22°F-12°F to 38°F

Days with suitable temperature for growing Chives in Griggs County, North Dakota