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When to Plant Chives in Hawaii

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Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Transplant outdoors: Thursday, December 18, 2025

State

Hawaii

USDA Zones

10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Cities Covered

92

Hawaii Planting Schedule by Zone

Hawaii spans 6 zones — find yours below for the most accurate dates.

Zone Last Frost Start Indoors Transplant
10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026
11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
11b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
13a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dates based on average last frost. Check your local forecast before planting.

🌿 About Chives

Scientific Name Allium schoenoprasum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Plant Type Clumping
Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Regular
Spacing 6" apart

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Growing Chives in Hawaii: Complete Guide

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a warm-season crop that needs a head start indoors before Hawaii's last frost. Most Hawaii gardeners begin seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and move transplants outside around Thursday, December 18, 2025, after the risk of frost has passed.

Because Hawaii stretches across 6 USDA hardiness zones (10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 60 days to maturity, Chives needs the indoor head start that Hawaii's growing season requires. Starting indoors ensures you have strong transplants ready the moment outdoor conditions are right.

Chives requires full sun to partial shade and regular moisture. Hawaii's year-round warmth allows continuous planting, though elevation and trade wind exposure create distinct growing pockets.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chives in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, start Chives seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, December 18, 2025 after your last frost. Hawaii spans zones 10b–13a, so dates shift by 1–4 weeks depending on where you live.

What is the last frost date in Hawaii?

Hawaii spans 6 USDA zones (10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a), so last frost dates vary by region. Honokaa (10b) sees frost until around Thursday, January 15, 2026, while Keauhou, M C B H Kaneohe Bay (13a) is frost-free much earlier.

How long does Chives take to grow in Hawaii?

Chives takes about 60 days from transplant (or direct sow) to harvest. Starting seeds indoors in Hawaii gives you a head start so plants are ready to go out after the last frost.

What USDA zones does Hawaii cover for Chives?

Hawaii includes zones 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a. Chives grows well across all of these zones with adjusted timing — use the zone table above to find the right dates for your part of the state.

When to Plant Chives by City in Hawaii

Dates are based on each city's USDA zone and average last frost.

City Zone Last Frost Start Indoors Transplant
Aiea 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Anahola 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Camp H M Smith 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Captain Cook 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Eleele 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Ewa Beach 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Fort Shafter 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Haiku 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hakalau 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Haleiwa 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hana 11b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hanalei 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hanamaulu 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hanapepe 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hauula 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hawaii National Park 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hawi 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hickam Afb 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hilo 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Holualoa 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Honaunau 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Honokaa 10b Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, November 20, 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026
Honolulu 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Honomu 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hoolehua 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kaaawa 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kahuku 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kahului 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kailua 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kailua Kona 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kalaheo 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kalaupapa 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kamuela 11a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kaneohe 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kapaa 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kapaau 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kapolei 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kaumakani 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kaunakakai 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Keaau 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kealakekua 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kealia 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Keauhou 13a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kekaha 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kihei 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kilauea 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Koloa 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kualapuu 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kula 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kunia 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Kurtistown 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lahaina 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Laie 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lanai City 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Laupahoehoe 12b Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lawai 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lihue 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
M C B H Kaneohe Bay 13a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Makawao 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025
Makaweli 12a Thursday, January 1, 2026 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025

Showing 60 of 92 cities. Enter your ZIP on the planting calendar for your exact dates.

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