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Chives 'Staro'

Allium schoenoprasum

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'Staro' is a Chives variety in the Allium genus with a scientific name of Allium schoenoprasum. This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Staro is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 25.0 cm (9.75 inches). This variety tends to bloom in mid summer.

Staro Chives is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Chives 'Staro'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Staro is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Staro are Zone 3 and Zone 9. Ideally plant in sandy, clay or peat-rich soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.2 and 8.3 as Staro likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Staro from seed

Aim to sow 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Staro about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Staro

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Staro is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Staro

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Chives 'Staro' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Staro exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Staro plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Staro frost hardy? Hardy
Bloom Time When does Staro bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Staro ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Staro grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75 inches Mature Spread How wide does Staro grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Staro grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Staro. 5.2 - 8.3
Sun How much sunlight does Staro need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Staro require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Staro need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Staro in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Staro? 1.3 cm / 0.51 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Staro. 20.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Staro 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Staro edible? edible

How long does Staro take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chives 'Staro' 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 Staro to germinate? 73 days Average 73 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Staro? + 73 days Average 73 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Staro is ready for harvest / bloom? + 303 days Average 303 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Staro? = 449 days

When should I sow Staro?

Folia's when to plant Chives 'Staro' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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Chives 'Staro'

Allium schoenoprasum

How to grow Chives 'Staro'

Growing Staro from seed

Transplanting Staro

Harvesting Staro

Chives 'Staro' information

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When should I sow Staro?

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How to grow Chives 'Staro'

Growing Staro from seed

Transplanting Staro

Harvesting Staro

Chives 'Staro' information

How long does Staro take to grow?

When should I sow Staro?

Popular varieties of Chives

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