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Can You Grow Chives in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Chiveses in Rhode Island?

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