When should I plant Garlic Chives in Zone 8a?

Start Garlic Chives seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Garlic Chives in Zone 8a?

Yes. Garlic Chives needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Kweken van Garlic Chives in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Garlic Chives. Laatste vorst: Apr 5. Eerste vorst: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst75 dagen

Zonfull-to-part

When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

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

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Garlic Chives seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 20

First harvest approximately May 20 (~45 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Garlic Chives can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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