Growing Wild Chives in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Wild Chives. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Mar 8Oct 28
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days)
Zone8a
Last FrostApr 5
First FrostOct 28
Season Length206 days
Days to Harvest75
Sunpart
Frost ToleranceHeavy
Spacing16/sqft (3" apart)
When to Plant Wild Chives in Zone 8a
Harvest: Apr 22
First harvest approximately Apr 22 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Wild Chives can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.
Fall Planting: Sep 30
For a fall harvest, plant Wild Chives around Sep 30 (4 weeks before first frost).
Companion Planting
❌ Bean❌ Pea
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