Which location prefers chives?
Chives love sunny to partially shaded locations, but often thrive very well in a shady spot.
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On which substrate does chives thrive best?
Chives need moist and humus-rich, but at the same time loose soil. Although the herb loves moisture, it does not tolerate waterlogging.
When is the best time to plant chives?
You can plant young chives in the garden bed as early as mid-March. Chives are very insensitive to the cold and will most likely survive night frosts well.
Can I also sow chives?
Of course, you can also pull your chives from the black seeds yourself. It is a dark germ, the seeds of which germinate only poorly when it is warm. Put the seeds outdoors from around mid-March and cover them with a layer of soil about one to two centimeters thick. The seeds germinate best at temperatures between 1 and 10 ° C. However, only the earth should be free from frost.
Do I have to prefer chives?
No. Advancing it on the windowsill or in the cold frame is not advisable because chives are cold germs.
At what distance should the individual plants be planted?
You can plant chives in bunches and with a distance of about 20 centimeters.
How can I transplant chives?
Actually, the chives - provided they are planted in the garden - do not need to be replanted. Only chives in the pot should be put in a larger pot with fresh soil every two to three years.
How can chives be propagated?
Chives are usually propagated by their seeds or by division. The best time to divide is early spring, as the plant will then take root more quickly and grow in its new location. To divide, dig up the entire plant with a spade fork and cut through the rhizome with a sharp (and clean!) Knife. You can then replant the two chives separately. Such a division should only take place every three years, otherwise the plant will be weakened too much.
When can I harvest chives?
Chives can be harvested for the first time about six weeks after sowing, but only carefully. In the first year, the young plant must not be pruned heavily, as it should first become stronger. Basically, you can harvest all year round, provided the plant has not yet flowered. Preferably cut from the outside in, as new shoots will mostly grow inside. Leave the stalk about two to three inches above the ground.
Good and bad neighbors
Chives go well with dill and parsley as well as with oregano, tomatoes and strawberries.
Tips & Tricks
Blooming chives are not only pretty to look at, they also attract bees, butterflies and other nectar-seeking insects. However, the herb loses a lot of its aroma through flowering. This is why you prevent chives bloom by pruning the plant regularly.
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