When to plant chives in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 28 and the first fall frost around Oct 10. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsMar 3
Plant in the bedApr 14
Start pickingJun 13
Your chives calendar for zone 5b
- Mar 3: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 14: Plant chives in the bed
- Jun 13: 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 5b. 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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