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Can You Grow Chives in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late 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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.