When to Plant Chives in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around February 4, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to June 6, and expect your first harvest around June 6. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Start seeds indoors
Feb 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Jun 6
Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Start seeds indoors
Jan 23
Transplant outdoors
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
May 25
Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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