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When to Plant Chives in Zone 1A

USDA Zone

1A

Cities Covered

5

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 1, 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
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 6" apart

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Growing Chives in USDA Zone 1A

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Monday, June 15, 2026. For best results, start your Chives seeds indoors around Monday, April 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 1, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Chives approximately 60 days after planting.