When to Plant Chives in Maine
State
Maine
Cities Covered
458
USDA Zones
3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Maine
Based on Berwick (Zone 6a). Dates may vary by city.
Note: Maine spans multiple zones (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Chives in Maine
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable in Maine. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of Maine, you should start Chives seeds indoors around Monday, February 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.