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When to Plant Garlic Chives in Zone 8b

Family: Amaryllidaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Garlic Chives harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 8b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 8b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~45 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMar 23rd
Harvest BeginsMay 7th
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~45 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

Red Cored Chantenay Carrot
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Great Lakes 118 Lettuce
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Brown Berry Tomato
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Goliath Trio Tomato
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Danvers Half Long Carrot
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Ice Queen Lettuce
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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~45 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.