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When to Plant Chives in Queen Creek, Arizona (85140)

Location

Queen Creek, Arizona

ZIP Code

85140

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, January 27, 2027

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 Queen Creek

Growing Chives in Zone 9b

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Queen Creek, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Plan to transplant your Chives seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, January 27, 2027, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.