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Chives

SpeciesAllium schoenoprasum

Also called wild chives, cives, Spanish garlic

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Chives
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Fact sheet

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Typeherbaceous, perennial

“Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Days to germination80 days

“80 days from transplant to the first harvest” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Days to maturity150 days

“roughly 150 days after that” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Germination temperature60–70 °F

“For the best germination and growth, the temperature of the soil should be between 60º and 70ºF (15º and 21ºC).” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac

LightFull Sun, light shade

“Chives grow best in full sun, though they will tolerate light shade.” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac

Waterconsistently kept damp but not waterlogged

from Allium · “Soil moisture should be consistently kept damp but not waterlogged.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Hardiness zones3–9 (USDA)

“Hardiness Zones 3–9 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Spacing10–15 in

“Mature Size 10-15 in. tall, similar spread” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Start indoors5–6 weeks before last frost

“about 4 weeks before planting out” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

Ready whenleaves are 1 to 2 inches of the soil

“Begin harvesting chive leaves about 30 days after you transplant or 60 days after seeding.” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac

Edible partsflowers, leaves

“The attractive edible purple flowers also make it an interesting garden plant and garnish.” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Indoorsoverwintered indoors or on a windowsill

“They also grow well in pots and can be overwintered indoors or positioned on a windowsill year-round to allow for continual harvest.” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Diseasesroot-rot

“Root-rot can be an issue for clumps growing in dense, poorly drained soil.” — How to Grow and Care for Chives

Companionscarrots, celery, lettuce, peas, tomatoes

“They’re a good friend to plant with carrots, celery, lettuce, peas, and tomatoes.” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac

Keep away frombean (bush), pea

“Keep it away from Bean (bush), Pea” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble

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