When to plant chives in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsMar 25
Plant in the bedMay 6
Start pickingJul 5
Your chives calendar for zone 3a
- Mar 25: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 6: Plant chives in the bed
- Jul 5: Start picking chives
Comes back every year. The purple flowers are edible.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 3a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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