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When to plant chives in Delaware

Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant chives shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 21 in Dover to March 28 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Wilmingtonthe chives transplant out window (March 24–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Wilmington7bApril 7November 4March 24 – April 7
Dover7bApril 4November 4March 21 – April 4
Newark7bApril 7November 2March 24 – April 7
Middletown7bApril 7November 2March 24 – April 7
Bear7bApril 7November 2March 24 – April 7
Glasgow7bApril 7November 2March 24 – April 7
Brookside7bApril 7November 2March 24 – April 7
Hockessin7aApril 7November 4March 24 – April 7

Chives in Delaware: FAQ

When can I plant chives in Delaware?

Across Delaware, the time to transplant chives spans roughly March 21 in Dover to March 28 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the chives planting date vary across Delaware?

Yes. Delaware publishes 11 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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