When to plant chives in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant chives shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 22 – April 5 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | April 1 – April 15 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | April 4 – April 18 |
Chives in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant chives in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to transplant chives spans roughly March 17 in Shively to April 17 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chives planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 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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