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When to Plant Chives in Wolf Lake, Minnesota (56593)

Location

Wolf Lake, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56593

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, May 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

Other Plants for Wolf Lake

Growing Chives in Zone 3b

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Wolf Lake, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chives seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, May 6, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.