When to plant chives in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Start indoors Feb 8 · Sow Mar 22 · First harvest May 21 · Wrap by Oct 8

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsFeb 8

Direct sowMar 22

First harvestMay 21

Last harvestOct 8

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Chives tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 8 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does chives take to grow in zone 7b?

Chives matures in about 60–80 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 22 and first picking around May 21.

Will chives survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — chives tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full chives growing guide →