Chives

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Sowing

  • Seed depth: Surface or just cover
  • Germination soil temperature: 16-29C
  • Days to germinate: 7-14
  • Sow indoors: In spring to transplant to garden; anytime for windowsill growing.
  • Sow outdoors: Spring or Autumn
  • Plant outdoors:

Growing

  • pH range: 6.0-7.0
  • Growing soil temperature: 13-21C
  • Spacing in beds: 15-20cm
  • Watering: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Nutrient requirements: N=moderate; P=moderate, K=moderate
  • Rotation considerations: Do not follow or precede other onion family crops
  • Good companions: Carrot, tomato
  • Bad companions: Beans, peas
  • Seed Longevity: 1-2 years