When to Plant Chives in Washington
State
Washington
Cities Covered
488
USDA Zones
5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Washington
Based on Seattle (Zone 9a). Dates may vary by city.
Note: Washington spans multiple zones (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Chives in Washington
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is a popular garden vegetable in Washington. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of Washington, you should start Chives seeds indoors around Saturday, December 26, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, February 6, 2027.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.