When to plant Chives

Chives can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 90°F and soil temperature is above 50°F. For best possible results aim to plant Chives when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 60°F and 70°F and soil temperature is above 60°F.

Sow Chives directly

Start Chives indoors

Chives growing facts

Plant name	Chives
Plant Family	Amaryllidaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	60 - 80 days
Min tolerable temperature	40°F
Max tolerable temperature	90°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	60°F to 70°F
Seed germination temperature	60°F to 70°F