Chives
What Plant Yet? knows about chives, and where each number comes from. For today's answer, pick your town.
Planting numbers
- Plant outdoors
- On the typical last frost date Source: University of Minnesota Extension
- Start seeds indoors
- 6–8 weeks before planting out Source: Utah State University Extension
Left out because we found no university extension source for it: frost category, minimum night temperature, cold-damage temperature, days to harvest. We don't estimate.
Growing tips
- Sow seed as early as possible in spring. (Utah State University Extension)
- Cut leaves back to 1-2 inches above the soil to harvest. (Utah State University Extension)
- A cold-tolerant perennial for full sun and well-drained soil. (Utah State University Extension)
- Water regularly through the season. (Utah State University Extension)
How the answer uses this
The planting window opens on the typical last frost date in your town; no source gives a last planting date, so it runs to the typical first fall frost. No source gives a cold limit for chives, so it never gets a Plant answer — only its dates.
Sources
- University of Minnesota Extension — checked Nov 11, 2026
- Utah State University Extension — checked Nov 11, 2026
Guidance only. Extension advice is written for typical conditions; your soil, variety and microclimate matter.