Growing Chives in Zone 7A

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

Zone 7A enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

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 7A

USDA Hardiness Zone 7A has an average last spring frost around Apr 5 and first fall frost around Oct 28. 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.