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Can You Grow Chives in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Chives

Chives are one of the hardiest and most low-maintenance herbs — plant once and harvest for years.

Plant in any reasonable soil. Cut leaves to 5cm from the base for regrowth. Divide clumps every few years. The purple flowers are edible and attract pollinators. Note: toxic to dogs and cats.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in New Brunswick?

Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Chiveses in New Brunswick?

See the planting guide for Chives — timing depends on your exact frost date.