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When to plant chives in Oregon

Oregon spans USDA zones 6b–9b, so the right time to plant chives shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 28 in Aloha to May 26 in Redmond — below are local dates for 69 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Portlandthe chives transplant out window (February 11–February 25) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Portland8bFebruary 25December 1February 11 – February 25
Eugene8bApril 11October 23March 28 – April 11
Salem8bApril 3November 1March 20 – April 3
Gresham9aMarch 16November 20March 2 – March 16
Hillsboro8bApril 16October 23April 2 – April 16
Bend6bJune 6September 20May 23 – June 6
Beaverton9aApril 1November 6March 18 – April 1
Medford8bApril 8October 29March 25 – April 8

Chives in Oregon: FAQ

When can I plant chives in Oregon?

Across Oregon, the time to transplant chives spans roughly January 28 in Aloha to May 26 in Redmond, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the chives planting date vary across Oregon?

Yes. Oregon publishes 69 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 Oregon — Frost-Based Dates by City — BlissGarden