When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to July 4, and expect your first harvest around July 4. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Garlic Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 4
Garlic Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Garlic Chives planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Feb 13
Transplant outdoors
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 29
Garlic Chives is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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