When to plant chives in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant chives.
Start seeds indoorsJan 18
Plant in the bedMar 1
Start pickingApr 30
Your chives calendar for zone 8b
- Jan 18: Start chives seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 1: Plant chives in the bed
- Apr 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 8b. 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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