When should I plant Garlic Chives in Zone 7a?

Start Garlic Chives seeds indoors around Feb 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 15. Expect first harvest around May 30.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Garlic Chives in Zone 7a?

Yes. Garlic Chives needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Kweken van Garlic Chives in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Garlic Chives. Laatste vorst: Apr 15. Eerste vorst: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dagen)

Zone7a

Laatste vorstApr 15

Eerste vorstOct 22

Seizoen190 dagen

Oogst75 dagen

Zonfull-to-part

When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18

Start Garlic Chives seeds indoors around Feb 18 (8 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 15

Transplant Garlic Chives seedlings outdoors after Apr 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 30

First harvest approximately May 30 (~45 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Garlic Chives can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Begeleidende Beplanting

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