When to plant chives in zone 3b
In zone 3b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 15 and the first fall frost around Sep 15. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsMar 20
Plant in the bedMay 1
Start pickingJun 30
Your chives calendar for zone 3b
- Mar 20: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 1: Plant chives in the bed
- Jun 30: 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 3b. 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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