When to Plant Chives in Ontario, Ohio (44862)
Location
Ontario, Ohio
ZIP Code
44862
USDA Zone
6a
Last Frost
Monday, April 20, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Monday, February 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, April 6, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Chives seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Allium schoenoprasum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 12"
Type Clumping
Fruit Size N/A
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Water
Regular
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Spacing
6" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days
🤝 Good Companions
CarrotTomatoRoseApple
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
BeanPea
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Growing Chives in Zone 6a
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ontario, Ohio, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, February 23, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chives seedlings outdoors around Monday, April 6, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.