Chives
SpeciesAllium schoenoprasum
Also called wild chives, cives, Spanish garlic
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial” — How to Grow and Care for Chives
“80 days from transplant to the first harvest” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
“roughly 150 days after that” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
“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
“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
from Allium · “Soil moisture should be consistently kept damp but not waterlogged.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Hardiness Zones 3–9 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Chives
“Mature Size 10-15 in. tall, similar spread” — How to Grow and Care for Chives
“Height 1–3 feet” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac
“from seed” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
“about 4 weeks before planting out” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
“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
“The attractive edible purple flowers also make it an interesting garden plant and garnish.” — How to Grow and Care for Chives
“Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — Chives: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chive Plants (Herbs!)| The Old Farmer's Almanac
“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
“Root-rot can be an issue for clumps growing in dense, poorly drained soil.” — How to Grow and Care for Chives
“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 it away from Bean (bush), Pea” — Growing Chives: Spacing, Sun, Maturity & Harvest · Dibble
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Chives
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian