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Can You Grow Chives in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in Alabama?

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

What zone is Alabama?

Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Chiveses in Alabama?

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