When to plant chives in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the chives window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Temperate zone tip
Sydney chives rarely go fully dormant. Plant once and harvest for years.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant chives in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow chives in Adelaide?
Yes — chives grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney chives rarely go fully dormant. Plant once and harvest for years.