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Can You Grow Chives in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early 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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in Quebec?

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

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Chiveses in Quebec?

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