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When to Plant Chives in Mountain View, Hawaii (96771)

Location

Mountain View, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96771

USDA Zone

11b

Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, December 18, 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 Mountain View

Growing Chives in Zone 11b

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mountain View, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11b, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, January 1, 2027. Plan to transplant your Chives seedlings outdoors around Friday, December 18, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.