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This article provides a comprehensive guide to growing chives in Ohio. It covers a range of topics, including ideal planting conditions, sunlight and water requirements, fertilization techniques, and pest control measures.
How to Plant Chives. Sow seeds about 2 inches apart and no more than ¼ inch deep. Cover with a thin layer of soil. Once seedlings emerge, thin them so that plants are spaced between 4 to 6 inches apart in all directions.
15 Ιουν 2022 · Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is an easy-to-grow, grass-like perennial herb in the same family as onion and garlic. It has a mild onion flavor that tastes great in salads or as a soup garnish. The attractive edible purple flowers also make it an interesting garden plant and garnish.
Learn how to grow chives step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete guide to growing chives!
Planting Chives. Sun and Soil Requirements. Chives are perennial in zones 3-10, so the plant will return each year in the spring good as new and ready to eat. They are cold hardy, and they prefer full sun to part shade. Chives should be planted in a spot with fertile, loamy soil and a pH between 6.0-7.0.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm) Space plants: 2 inches apart. Harvest in 7-11 weeks. Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, Tomatoes, Parsley, Apples. Grass-like leaves in clumps. Likes full sun but not too dry. Chives are a perennial but die down in winter.
Chives are typically grown in the herb or vegetable garden but can also be planted in cottage gardens, rock gardens, or border fronts, thanks to their ornamental appeal. Their clump-forming habit, grass-like foliage, pretty flowers, and cold hardiness make them attractive garden perennials.
