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When to plant chives in Alaska

Alaska spans USDA zones 2a–6a, so the right time to plant chives shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 19 in Juneau city and to May 8 in Badger — below are local dates for 7 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Anchoragethe chives transplant out window (May 2–May 16) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Anchorage5aMay 16September 20May 2 – May 16
Fairbanks2aMay 16September 6May 2 – May 16
Juneau city and6aMay 3October 14April 19 – May 3
Knik-Fairview5aMay 18September 20May 4 – May 18
Badger2aMay 22September 2May 8 – May 22
College2bMay 18September 6May 4 – May 18
North Lakes5aMay 16September 23May 2 – May 16

Chives in Alaska: FAQ

When can I plant chives in Alaska?

Across Alaska, the time to transplant chives spans roughly April 19 in Juneau city and to May 8 in Badger, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the chives planting date vary across Alaska?

Yes. Alaska publishes 7 cities with their own frost dates, so the right chives planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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When to Plant Chives in Alaska — Frost-Based Dates by City — BlissGarden