Vegetables

Seeds may be kept moist until germination with a mist of water, weak plant food, or weak compost tea. Chives germinate within two weeks, often… Read More »How Long Do Chives Take To Grow Indoors?

If you decide to leave them outdoors and temps hit rock bottom, the chives will just go to sleep and lie dormant until they poke… Read More »Do Chives Go Dormant?

To keep clumps growing vigorously, it’s a good idea to divide them every few years: Lift the clump with a fork to avoid damaging the… Read More »Can You Divide Chives?

What herbs grow well with chive? When it comes to other herbs, parsley, cilantro, tarragon, and basil are good companions for chives, since they all… Read More »What Herbs Can Chives Be Planted With?

If you are growing your chives indoors, make sure to have them in a bigger pot if it needs more space. Repot your chives to… Read More »Do Chives Like To Be Root Bound?

You can easily grow chives indoors in a bright, sunny location. Pots must have holes in the bottom for drainage. Use a good houseplant potting… Read More »Do Chives Grow Well Indoors?

This one is certainly recommendable, especially if you are growing chives in a pot. Drop a handful of crushed eggshells around the roots, these will… Read More »Do Chives Like Eggshells?

Harvest 3 to 4 times during the first year. In subsequent years, cut plants back monthly. The chive plant will flower in late spring or… Read More »How Often Can Chives Be Harvested?

Chives generally need a lot of water, but when kept outdoors, rain is usually sufficient. Both in pots and in garden beds, make sure the… Read More »Do Chives Like Lots Of Water?