When to plant chives in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsMar 9
Plant in the bedApr 20
Start pickingJun 19
Your chives calendar for zone 5a
- Mar 9: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 20: Plant chives in the bed
- Jun 19: 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 5a. 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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