Growing Chives in Zone 10A

Chives are one of the easiest and most useful perennial herbs, with mild onion flavor and pretty purple flowers.

Zone 10A has a very long growing season with mild winters. Many crops can be grown nearly year-round with successive plantings.

Top Growing Tips

• Perennial in zones 3-10 — extremely cold-hardy
• Cut back to 2 inches regularly for continuous fresh growth
• Flowers are edible and beautiful in salads
• Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
• Excellent companion plant — deters aphids and other pests

Companion Planting

Good companions: carrots, tomatoes, roses, grapes

Avoid planting near: beans, peas

Harvest Timeline

Snip leaves to 2 inches above soil; regrows quickly

About Zone 10A

USDA Hardiness Zone 10A has an average last spring frost around Feb 1 and first fall frost around Dec 20. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.