When to Plant Chives in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors May 16 to August 4, and expect your first harvest around August 4. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4
Transplant outdoors
May 16
Projected first harvest
Aug 4
Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25
Transplant outdoors
May 6
Projected first harvest
Jul 25
Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with chives
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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