When to plant chives in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin'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
Tropical zone tip
Chives grow well in Darwin year-round but are most productive in the dry season. Garlic chives handle tropical conditions especially well.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives chives plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant chives in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow chives in Darwin?
Yes — chives grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Chives grow well in Darwin year-round but are most productive in the dry season. Garlic chives handle tropical conditions especially well.