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When to Plant Chives in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska (99721)

Location

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

ZIP Code

99721

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, April 2, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, May 14, 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 2b

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chives seedlings outdoors around Thursday, May 14, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.