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Chinese Chive

Allium odorum

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Belonging to the Allium genus, Chinese Chive has a botanical name of Allium odorum.

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Chinese Chive grows as a perennial and is a herb / vegetable. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Chinese Chive is known for growing with a phorb habit to a height of approximately 12.0 cm (that's 4.68 inches in imperial). This plant tends to bloom in mid summer.

China is believed to be where Chinese Chive originates from.

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Chinese Chive is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Chinese Chive have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Chinese Chive

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Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Use Zone 3 - Zone 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 5.3 and 8.5 is ideal for Chinese Chive as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil. Keep in mind when planting that Chinese Chive is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Growing Chinese Chive from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.34 inches (6.0 cm) between Chinese Chive plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Chinese Chive

Companion plants for Chinese Chive

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Chinese Chive so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Chinese Chive

These plants will not grow well with Chinese Chive so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Onion. Chinese chives sometimes attacked by onion flies, otherwise it is pretty much pest free!

Common Chinese Chive problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Chinese Chive plants:

Other names for Chinese Chive

Gau choy

Allium odorum

Chinese Chive care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Chinese Chive exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Chinese Chive to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Chinese Chive exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Chinese Chive grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Chinese Chive? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Chinese Chive come from? China
Mature Height How tall does Chinese Chive grow? 12.0 cm / 4.68 inches Mature Spread How wide does Chinese Chive grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Chinese Chive grow best in? Zone 3 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Chinese Chive. 5.3 - 8.5
Water Requirements How much water does Chinese Chive require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Chinese Chive need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Chinese Chive in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Chinese Chive need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Chinese Chive be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chinese Chive? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chinese Chive? 6.0 cm / 2.34 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chinese Chive? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chinese Chive need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chinese Chive in? 18°C / 64°F to 24°C / 75°F
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chinese Chive seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chinese Chive seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Chinese Chive bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Chinese Chive ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Chinese Chive? Help build our wiki!

How long does Chinese Chive take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chinese Chive 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 Chinese Chive to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 5 days | Max 16 days (4)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chinese Chive? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Chinese Chive is ready for harvest / bloom? + 50 days Average 50 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chinese Chive? = 87 days

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