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Herbs, Mushrooms & MoreNew Zealand

When are chives in season in New Zealand?

Chives are in season in New Zealand from October to April. Peak season runs from November to March.

Are chives in season now in New Zealand?

In November, chives are in peak season.

Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Allium
Scientific name:
Allium schoenoprasum

This fragrant herb has a distinctive fresh flavour. A small handful adds aroma to salads, sauces and cooked dishes.

January — Peak seasonJanFebruary — Peak seasonFebMarch — Peak seasonMarApril — Partial / shoulder seasonAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSepOctober — Partial / shoulder seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🌿✓

Country season

New Zealand — Southern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is spring.

spring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

No commercial growing on record in New Zealand, but the local climate allows it in gardens and smallholdings.

Personal growing

Seasonal calendar for chives in New Zealand

Peak-season periods per year in New Zealand for chives: one.

In season

NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Partially in season

AprilOctober

Out of season

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season