Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy perennial allium with a mild onion flavour. Undemanding, they like steady moisture and grow in soil, coco and hydro.

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Important notes

all parts: Like all alliums, toxic to cats and dogs — it damages red blood cells. Keep away from pets.

Lumière

Bright, 12–14 h of light; tolerates some part shade.

Arrosage

Keep evenly moist — chives dislike drying out but won't tolerate constant wet.

Température

Cool to moderately warm: 15–24 °C. Very hardy.

Humidité

50–65 %.

Valeurs cibles par méthode et phase

Hydro
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6–6.5 0.6–1 18–22 16–22 60–70 14 14
Plantule 6–6.5 1–1.4 16–20 15–22 55–65 14 28
Végétatif 6–6.8 1.4–2 16–20 15–24 50–65 14 40
Récolte 6–6.8 1.2–1.8 16–20 15–24 50–65 13 40
Terre
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6.3–6.8 0.6–1 16–22 60–70 14 14
Plantule 6.3–6.8 1–1.4 15–22 55–65 14 28
Végétatif 6.3–7.1 1.4–2 15–24 50–65 14 40
Récolte 6.3–7.1 1.2–1.8 15–24 50–65 13 40
Coco
Phase pH EC (mS/cm) Eau °C Air °C Humidité % Lumière h Durée (jours)
Germination 6–6.5 0.6–1 18–22 16–22 60–70 14 14
Plantule 6–6.5 1–1.4 16–20 15–22 55–65 14 28
Végétatif 6–6.8 1.4–2 16–20 15–24 50–65 14 40
Récolte 6–6.8 1.2–1.8 16–20 15–24 50–65 13 40

Problèmes fréquents

Bulb rot from waterlogging, mildew, thrips; stalks turn tough after flowering.

Pests & diseases

Pest / Disease Symptom Organic treatment
Thrips silvery streaks on the stems blue traps, beneficials
Rust orange pustules airflow, remove affected

Edible parts

  • Leaves · edible from Végétatif
  • Flowers · edible from Floraison — edible, mild

Techniques de rendement

Cut stalks about 2–3 cm above the base — they keep regrowing. Remove flowers to keep them tender.

Propagation & pollination

Method
division
Germination time
14 days
Germination temp
15-20 °C
Sowing depth
0.5 cm
Pollination
insect
Hand pollination needed
no

simply divide the clumps

Companion planting

🟢 Good neighbours: Miniature Rose (potted), Hybrid Garden Rose (hybrid tea / floribunda), Cherry Tomato

🔴 Bad neighbours: Coriander (Cilantro)

Flavor

mild oniony, fresh

Storage

Fresh in the fridge or freeze.

History

Chives are the only allium native to both the Old and New World and have been used since antiquity.

Nutrition

Provides vitamins A, C and K.

Sources

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