Chives 'Medium leaved'

Allium schoenoprasum

How to grow Chives 'Medium leaved'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Medium leaved is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Medium leaved needs a sandy, clay and peat-rich soil with a ph of 5.2 to 8.3 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Medium leaved from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Chives plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Medium leaved

Medium leaved is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Medium leaved

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.