Garlic Chives Planting Guide
Growing garlic chives in April
Whether you're sowing, transplanting, or harvesting, garlic chives needs the right timing. Check your zone below for exact dates.
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How to water garlic chives
Mulch heavily around garlic chives to hold soil moisture without watering more often.
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Where to put garlic chives
South-facing beds are ideal for garlic chives. Shade from nearby trees or fences costs real production.
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Check your local forecast before planting
Your zone determines the exact week to plant garlic chives. Pick your county below and we'll line everything up against your frost dates.
Garlic chives are a perennial herb with flat leaves that have a mild garlic flavor. They produce attractive white flower clusters and are used in Asian cooking.
Allium tuberosum · Herb · Amaryllidaceae family · 60–90 days to maturity
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Where Can You Grow Garlic Chives?
Garlic Chives Growing Regions
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Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
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| Zone 3a | — | — | May 22 | Jul 24 – Sep 25 |
| Zone 3b | — | — | May 17 | Jul 19 – Sep 20 |
| Zone 4a | — | — | May 13 | Jul 15 – Sep 23 |
| Zone 4b | — | — | May 8 | Jul 10 – Sep 18 |
| Zone 5a | — | — | May 2 | Jul 4 – Sep 12 |
| Zone 5b | — | — | Apr 25 | Jun 27 – Sep 5 |
| Zone 6a | — | — | Apr 17 | Jun 19 – Aug 28 |
| Zone 6b | — | — | Apr 10 | Jun 12 – Aug 21 |
| Zone 7a | — | — | Apr 1 | Jun 3 – Aug 12 |
| Zone 7b | — | — | Mar 25 | May 27 – Aug 5 |
| Zone 8a | — | — | Mar 15 | May 17 – Jul 26 |
| Zone 8b | — | — | Mar 4 | May 6 – Jul 15 |
| Zone 9a | — | — | Feb 17 | Apr 21 – Jun 30 |
| Zone 9b | — | — | Feb 1 | Apr 5 – Jun 14 |
| Zone 10a | — | — | Jan 8 | Mar 12 – May 21 |
| Zone 10b | — | — | Jan 8 | Mar 12 – May 21 |
Why are some columns showing "—"?
Start Indoors shows "—" because Garlic Chives is typically direct sown outdoors rather than started indoors. It germinates quickly and doesn't transplant well.
Direct Sow shows "—" because Garlic Chives benefits from being started indoors first, then transplanted after the last frost.
How to Plant Garlic Chives
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Low — drought tolerant
Drought tolerant — water only when soil is dry 2" deep.
🧪 Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.
🗺️ Hardiness Zones
Zone 3a – 10b
📅 Days to Maturity
60–90 days
Quick-growing crop. Multiple plantings per season are possible.
👪 Plant Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Amaryllidaceae family crops grew last year.
Succession Planting Garlic Chives
Garlic Chives matures in just 60–90 days, making it ideal for succession planting. In a typical 180-day growing season, you can get up to 3 successive plantings by sowing every 6.9 weeks.
Your actual succession count depends on your local frost dates. Enter your ZIP code to get personalized succession planting dates for your area.
Companion Planting for Garlic Chives
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Growing Tips for Garlic Chives
Start from seed or divisions. Cut flower stalks before seeds set to prevent aggressive self-seeding. Both leaves and flower buds are edible and flavorful.
Saving Garlic Chives Seeds
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Garlic Chives by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow Garlic Chives?
Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) takes 60 to 90 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.
What zones can Garlic Chives grow in?
Garlic Chives can be grown in USDA zones 3a through 10b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.
How much sun does Garlic Chives need?
Growing Garlic Chives requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Low — drought tolerant, and soil pH of 6 to 7.5.