When to plant chives in zone 4b
In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsMar 13
Plant in the bedApr 24
Start pickingJun 23
Your chives calendar for zone 4b
- Mar 13: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 24: Plant chives in the bed
- Jun 23: 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 4b. 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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