bluepenguin's Chives from Seed

Care instructions for Chives from Seed

General Information for Chives

The details below are the general care instructions for Chives Allium schoenoprasum plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Chives exhibits. Perennial Category The category that Chives belongs to. Herb
• Hardiness How frost hardy is Chives? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Chives come from?
• Mature Height How tall does Chives grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75" Mature Spread How wide does Chives grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85"

How to grow and keep Chives happy

• USDA Zone Range Which zones does Chives grow best in? 3 - 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Chives. 5.2 - 8.3
• Water Requirements How much water does Chives require? ? Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Chives need? ?
• Soil The type of soil that Chives needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Chives need to grow? Full Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Chives in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Chives in. ?

How to sow and germinate Chives

• Can Sow Direct? Can Chives be sown directly? ? Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chives? 1.3 cm / 0.51"
• Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chives? 2.5 cm / 0.98" Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chives? 20.0 cm / 7.80"
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that Chives will germinate at. 15°C / 59°F Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that Chives will germinate at. 20°C / 68°F

How to transplant Chives

• Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chives seedlings. 2.5 cm / 0.98" Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chives seedlings. 20.0 cm / 7.80"

How to harvest Chives

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How long does Chives take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chives takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

• Days to Germination How long does it take Chives to germinate? 23 days Average 23 days | Min 4 days | Max 356 days (34)
• Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chives? + 40 days Average 40 days | Min 17 days | Max 58 days (4)
• Days to Maturity How long until Chives is ready for harvest / bloom? + 312 days Average 312 days | Min 18 days | Max 691 days (20)
• Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chives? = 375 days

When should I sow or plant Chives?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

• When to sow The number of days to sow Chives before or after your last frost date. ?
• When to plant out The number of days to plant out Chives before or after your last frost date. ?
• Bloom Time When will Chives bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Chives ready for harvest? Mid Summer Pruning Time When should I prune Chives? Mid Summer