Chives Growing Guide

Allium schoenoprasum

Crop Rotation Group

Allium (Onion family) ●

Soil

Moist soil preferred.

Position

Most locations.

Frost tolerant

Yes, tolerates mild frosts.

Feeding

Not required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Usually sow direct into soil in late spring. Alternatively, divide plants in autumn or early spring.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Lift the clumps every three years and divide them.

Harvesting

Cut back as required - this encourages new growth.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Chives

Allium Leaf Miner

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Chives

Allium White Rot

Onion Downy Mildew