Chives

Chives

Chives thrive in fertile soils, rich in organic matter and with very good drainage. It seeks a cool environment, it is resistant to cold and in sunny places it shows better growth and production, however, excessive moisture tends to cause it to rot in the root. Chives are propagated by seed. We can plant the chives directly by sowing in the field as long as when it reaches a growth of 10-15 cm we thin them at distances of 20-30 cm. If we get ready-made plants from a nursery, we plant them at suitable planting distances of 30-40 cm between plants and 50-60 cm between rows. To plant the chives on the balcony, choose a pot with a diameter of 30 cm and add general-purpose potting soil, enriched in nutrients, that ensures good drainage.

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Chives love a cool environment, so we water regularly, especially in spring and summer in order not to let the soil dry out for too long. When preparing the soil before planting, we add manure and compost to enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients. In addition, once a month we incorporate a complete organic fertilizer so that the chives have rich green foliage. Regarding the treatment of fungal diseases as well as the insects of meligra and the thrips that attack the chives, we spray preventively with a solution of copper and potassium salt soaps every 2 weeks.