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Herb Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Chives

Chives is a Perennial Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 3–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 80–90 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 80–90 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
8 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Transplant
+0 days after frost
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Fall Planting
10 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal55–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal65–70Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.25" (in)
Plant Spacing6" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)4 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 6" (in)
Min. Volume 1 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Chives right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

8 βœ… Ready
35 ⚠️ Risk
7 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Oct 15, 04:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 MST CA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT DE βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT HI ❌ Oct 15, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT ID ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MD βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MO βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NJ βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NV ⏳ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT NY βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OH βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT UT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT VA βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT WV βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Feb 3
254 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
212 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 31
198 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 5 ~
132 days ago
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Latest harvest Jun 15 ~
122 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 17
28 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Apple
  • Carrot
  • Grape
  • Rose
  • Strawberry
  • Tomato

❌ Keep Away From

  • Bean
  • Pea