Growing Chives in Zone 9B

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

Zone 9B 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 9B

USDA Hardiness Zone 9B has an average last spring frost around Feb 15 and first fall frost around Dec 10. 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.