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Can You Grow Chives in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Chiveses in Delaware?

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