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Can You Grow Chives in West Virginia?

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

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia 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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chives in West Virginia?

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

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Chiveses in West Virginia?

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