{"id":5408,"date":"2023-06-23T12:20:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T12:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/?p=5408"},"modified":"2023-06-27T19:28:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T19:28:13","slug":"how-to-grow-chives-a-beginner-friendly-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-chives-a-beginner-friendly-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Chives: A Beginner Friendly Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5408\" class=\"elementor elementor-5408\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7b010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How To Grow Chives: A Beginner Friendly Guide\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a8808 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-5957 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"a5a8808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f113c6 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item 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href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-chives-a-beginner-friendly-guide\/#Common_Pests_and_Diseases_of_Chives\" title=\"Common Pests and Diseases of Chives\">Common Pests and Diseases of Chives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-chives-a-beginner-friendly-guide\/#How_Long_Does_it_take_to_grow_Chives\" title=\"How Long Does it take to grow Chives? \">How Long Does it take to grow Chives? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-chives-a-beginner-friendly-guide\/#Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Chives\" title=\"Tips for Harvesting and Storing Chives\">Tips for Harvesting and Storing Chives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56bce5 header3-text-cont-half elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever imagined growing your own fresh chives in your backyard garden or on your balcony? Imagine the fresh, flavorful taste of homegrown chives on your favorite dishes &#8211; from baked potatoes to omelets, salads, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how to grow chives? Well, growing chives is easier than you might think and can be done almost anywhere, whether you have a large outdoor garden or just a small balcony. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of growing chives, from choosing the right soil to harvesting your first batch. So, let&#8217;s get started and learn how to grow chives like a pro!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21147683 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"21147683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665a0261 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"665a0261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Chives\"><\/span>About Chives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a67d504 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a67d504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chives are a popular herb that belongs to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieua.org\/the-onion-family\/#:~:text=Onions%20and%20other%20aromatic%20plants,garlic%2C%20chives%2C%20and%20shallots.\">onion family<\/a> and are a common ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. These slender, green, and onion-flavored stalks are not only delicious but also easy to grow, making them a perfect addition to any kitchen garden.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195a04ee subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"195a04ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3c945 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3c945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Grow_Chives_Now\"><\/span>Why You Should Grow Chives Now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510816c1 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"510816c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&#8211; Rich in nutrients:<\/strong> Chives are packed with essential nutrients like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-chives\">vitamin K<\/a>, as well as minerals such as calcium and iron.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&#8211; Low maintenance:<\/strong> Chives are one of the easiest herbs to grow and require very little care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&#8211; Pest-resistant:<\/strong> Chives are naturally <a href=\"http:\/\/www.journalcra.com\/article\/pesticidal-properties-chive-allium-schoenoprasumagainst-cabbage-aphid-brevicoryne-brassicae\">pest-resistant,<\/a> making them an ideal plant for organic gardeners.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>&#8211; Adds flavor to dishes:<\/strong> Chives can be used in various dishes to add flavor, texture, and color. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_Varieties_of_Chives\"><\/span>Discover the Varieties of Chives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>&#8211; Common chives: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common variety of chives with thin, tubular leaves that grow up to 20 inches long.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Garlic chives: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Chinese chives, this variety has flat, wide leaves with a mild garlic flavor.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Siberian chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This variety has a subtle onion flavor and delicate purple flowers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Staro chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a hybrid variety of chives with a strong flavor and thick leaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the benefits and varieties of chives, let&#8217;s dive into the steps you need to follow to grow them successfully.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59656d97 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"59656d97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec89ae9 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec89ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Plant_Chives\"><\/span>When Should You Plant Chives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279e4370 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279e4370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chives are hardy perennials that can be planted either in the fall or the spring. However, the best time to plant chives is in the early spring, once the soil has started to warm up. If planting in the fall, make sure to do it at least four weeks before the ground freezes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19851f4 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"19851f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc7c0a things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffc7c0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Should_You_Plant_Chives\"><\/span>Where Should You Plant Chives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2300718 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2300718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chives prefer well-drained soil and full sun exposure, but they can also tolerate partial shade. They grow well in containers and raised beds, making them a perfect choice for small gardens and balconies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10546b5 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"10546b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381c0b2 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"381c0b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_Your_Soil_for_Chives\"><\/span>How to Prepare Your Soil for Chives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59bda8e know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59bda8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before planting chives, it is important to prepare the soil. Chives prefer well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Here are the steps to prepare the soil for chives:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remove any weeds and debris from the planting area.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 inches using a garden fork or tiller.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mix in compost or aged manure to improve soil fertility and structure.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rake the soil smooth, removing any large clumps or rocks.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7b6316 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"4c7b6316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365aed0a things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"365aed0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Guide_for_Planting_Chives\"><\/span>Step by Step Guide for Planting Chives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279edb72 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"279edb72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76ec8388 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"76ec8388\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f808447 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"f808447\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f737dba sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f737dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6a8c1d sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d6a8c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planting Chives in a Container<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62b371a2 sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62b371a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dfd4b9c header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6dfd4b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/chives+webp\/stock-photo-fresh-chives-in-a-white-flower-pot-on-the-kitchen-desk-1033130464.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"growing chives in white pot\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d6c7a2d header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d6c7a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b> Choose the container: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a container that is at least 8 inches deep and 6-8 inches wide with drainage holes.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Fill the container:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill the container with a well-draining potting mix.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Plant the chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plant the chive seedlings or transplants in the container, spacing them 6-8 inches apart.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Water the plants: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water the plants well after planting and keep the soil evenly moist.<\/span><\/li><li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Fertilize the plants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a4f93 subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"74a4f93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d10df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"07d10df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c822c3 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6c822c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-828e81d sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"828e81d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d78cb sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2d78cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planting Chives in Raised Beds<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e332fda sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e332fda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec94d9 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ec94d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/chives+webp\/stock-photo-chives-and-other-herbs-growing-on-a-balcony-garden-2285842405.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"growing chives in raised bed\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e6236 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9e6236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b>Choose a raised bed: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a raised bed with a minimum depth of 8 inches. The width and length can vary based on your available space.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Position the raised bed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place the raised bed in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Prepare the soil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remove any weeds or grass from the area where the raised bed will be placed. Loosen the soil and remove any rocks or debris.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Fill the raised bed: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the raised bed with a mixture of well-draining soil and compost. Aim for a ratio of 2 parts soil to 1 part compost.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Plant the chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dig small holes in the soil mixture, spacing them 6-8 inches apart. Gently place the chive seedlings or transplants into the holes and cover the roots with soil.<\/span><\/li><li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Water the plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Water the chives thoroughly after planting, ensuring the soil is evenly moist. Maintain regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8343ccf subhead-img-txt-num e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"8343ccf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c3027 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"60c3027\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7188ab2 mt-num-h3-top e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"7188ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8553d5 sec-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8553d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf5306 sec1-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcf5306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planting Chives in the Ground<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319282e sec1-t elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"319282e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb8964e header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb8964e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/chives+webp\/stock-photo-fresh-green-chives-growing-on-a-plantation-view-from-below-in-the-village-of-terabek-during-the-2258584669.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"planting chives in ground\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705f9bf header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705f9bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b> Select a planting location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose a spot in your garden that receives full sun or partial shade and has well-draining soil.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Prepare the soil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Remove any weeds or grass from the planting area. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 inches using a garden fork or tiller. Mix in compost or aged manure to improve soil fertility and structure.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Dig planting holes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dig small holes in the prepared soil, spacing them 6-8 inches apart. The holes should be deep enough to accommodate the root ball of the chive seedlings or transplants.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Plant the chives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gently place the chive seedlings or transplants into the holes and cover the roots with soil. Ensure the crown of the plant is level with the soil surface.<\/span><\/li><li><b> Water the plants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water the chives thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and ensure good root-to-soil contact. Maintain regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438695cc header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"438695cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5756e2c8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5756e2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Care_for_Chives\"><\/span>How to Care for Chives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b58b075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b58b075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/chives+webp\/stock-photo-close-up-of-trimmed-chives-with-stems-and-green-leaves-pickled-with-salt-south-korea-2289076013.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"watering of chives\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bf4bad header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52bf4bad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b> Watering:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chives prefer evenly moist soil. Water them regularly, especially during dry spells or hot summer months.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Avoid overwatering, as chives can be susceptible to root rot. Ensure that the soil has proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Water at the base of the plant rather than overhead to keep the foliage dry and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Fertilization:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chives are relatively low-maintenance and don&#8217;t require heavy fertilization. However, a light application of balanced organic fertilizer in early spring can promote healthy growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Alternatively, you can top dress the soil with compost or well-rotted manure annually to provide a slow-release source of nutrients.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Mulching:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Applying a layer of organic mulch, such as straw or wood chips, around the base of chives can help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mulching also adds organic matter to the soil as it breaks down, enriching its fertility over time.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><b> Division and Propagation:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Over time, chives tend to form clumps that can become overcrowded. Dividing the clumps every 2-3 years in early spring or fall can rejuvenate the plants and promote healthier growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Carefully dig up the clump and separate it into smaller sections, ensuring each division has roots attached. Replant the divisions in well-prepared soil.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f78bf header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"24f78bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc553 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdc553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Pests_and_Diseases_of_Chives\"><\/span>Common Pests and Diseases of Chives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f90a658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/chives+webp\/stock-photo-green-aphids-acyrthosiphon-pisum-live-and-dead-on-chives-close-up-of-a-sap-sucking-insect-from-2164546227.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"aphid infecting chives\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daecac7 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daecac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b> Onion Maggots<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Onion maggots are small, white maggots that feed on the roots of chives and other allium plants.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Signs of infestation include wilting, stunted growth, and yellowing foliage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; To prevent onion maggots, use floating row covers or apply insecticidal soil drenches containing beneficial nematodes.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Aphids<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Aphids are tiny, soft-bodied insects that cluster on the new growth of chives.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; They suck the sap from the leaves, causing distortion, yellowing, and stunted growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use a strong jet of water to dislodge aphids, or apply insecticidal soap or neem oil to control them.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Thrips<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Thrips are slender insects that feed on chive foliage, causing silvering or bronzing of the leaves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; They are tiny and can be difficult to detect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to control thrips infestations.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><b> Fusarium Basal Rot<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fusarium basal rot is a fungal disease that affects chive plants, causing rotting at the base.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Infected plants may exhibit wilting, yellowing, and stunted growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; To prevent Fusarium basal rot, ensure good drainage, avoid overwatering, and practice crop rotation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57c6808 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"57c6808\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c48303 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c48303\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_take_to_grow_Chives\"><\/span>How Long Does it take to grow Chives? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f0894 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0f0894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chives typically take about <strong>60 to 80 days<\/strong> to reach maturity from the time they are planted as seeds or transplanted as young plants. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the growth rate can vary depending on various factors such as climate, growing conditions, and cultivar. Regularly harvesting the chives can also encourage new growth and a fuller plant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672a23d header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"672a23d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30866d7 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30866d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Harvesting_and_Storing_Chives\"><\/span>Tips for Harvesting and Storing Chives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d86507c header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d86507c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b> Harvesting:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Begin harvesting chives when the leaves reach a height of 6-8 inches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors or garden shears to cut the leaves at the base. Avoid pulling or tearing the leaves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Harvest the outer leaves first, leaving the inner ones to continue growing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth and helps prevent the chives from flowering too quickly.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Timing:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Harvest chives in the morning when the leaves are at their freshest and most flavorful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Avoid harvesting chives during or immediately after rainfall, as the moisture can dilute the flavor and make the leaves more susceptible to spoilage.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Storage:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fresh Chives: To keep chives fresh, place the harvested leaves in a container or plastic bag with a damp paper towel. Store in the refrigerator, and they should stay fresh for up to a week.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Freezing: Chop the chives into small pieces and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for longer-term storage. Frozen chives can retain their flavor for up to six months.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Drying: Air-drying chives is another option. Hang bunches of chives upside down in a well-ventilated area until they are fully dried. Once dry, store the leaves in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Dried chives can retain their flavor for up to a year.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><b> Culinary Use:<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chives are best used fresh or added near the end of the cooking process to preserve their delicate flavor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; They can be chopped and used as a garnish for soups, salads, omelets, potatoes, and other dishes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The purple flowers of chives are also edible and can be used as an attractive garnish or added to salads.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ac60bc subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"57ac60bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bd09ed things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77bd09ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There you go!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269bdf3d know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"269bdf3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have the answer to: &#8220;How to grow chives?&#8221; Growing chives can be a rewarding and flavorful addition to your garden or container. With their delightful onion-like taste and versatile culinary uses, chives offer a fresh and aromatic touch to your dishes. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully cultivate chives and enjoy a bountiful harvest.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why not today? Whether you choose to plant chives from seeds, transplants, or in raised beds, the process is relatively simple and the rewards are plenty. Imagine the satisfaction of snipping fresh chives from your own herb garden and enhancing your favorite recipes with their vibrant flavor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, get your hands dirty, unleash your inner gardener, and experience the joy of growing chives firsthand. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Grow Chives: A Beginner Friendly Guide Have you ever imagined growing your own fresh chives in your backyard garden or on your balcony? Imagine the fresh, flavorful taste of homegrown chives on your favorite dishes &#8211; from baked potatoes to omelets, salads, and more.\u00a0 But how to grow chives? 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