When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, start seeds indoors around March 20, transplant or plant outdoors May 15 to August 3, and expect your first harvest around August 3. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Garlic Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Start seeds indoors
Mar 20
Transplant outdoors
May 15
Projected first harvest
Aug 3
Garlic Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Garlic Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Start seeds indoors
Mar 15
Transplant outdoors
May 10
Projected first harvest
Jul 29
Garlic Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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