When should I plant Garlic Chives in Zone 9b?

Start Garlic Chives seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 10. Expect first harvest around Apr 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Garlic Chives in Zone 9b?

Yes. Garlic Chives needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Garlic Chives in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Garlic Chives. כפור אחרון: Mar 10. כפור ראשון: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ימים)

אזור9b

כפור אחרוןMar 10

כפור ראשוןNov 15

עונה250 ימים

קטיף75 ימים

שמשfull-to-part

When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Garlic Chives seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 10

Transplant Garlic Chives seedlings outdoors after Mar 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 24

First harvest approximately Apr 24 (~45 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Garlic Chives can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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