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Can You Grow Chives in Ontario?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.
Plant zones
Ontario last frost
Ontario first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Ontario
Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Chives in Ontario?
Chives grow easily here as a perennial — plant once and harvest for years.
What zone is Ontario?
Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
When do you plant Chiveses in Ontario?
See the planting guide for Chives — timing depends on your exact frost date.