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Can You Grow Chives in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Chives grow in almost any zone — they are extremely cold-hardy.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

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.

Full chives growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in Northwest Territories?

Chives grow in almost any zone — they are extremely cold-hardy.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Chiveses in Northwest Territories?

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