Chinese chives (Garlic chives): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow Chinese chives outdoors?
Sow garlic chives in spring when the soil has warmed and is easy to work. Choose a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile soil that retains moisture without becoming saturated. Remove competing weeds and prepare a fine surface. If the soil is poor, a moderate amount of mature compost can improve its structure.
Sow thinly about 0.5 to 1 cm deep, then cover with fine soil. Water gently to moisten the area without moving the seeds, and mark the row. Keep the surface moist during germination: alternating between drying out and heavy watering makes establishment harder. For container sowing, use a pot with drainage holes and a suitable seed-growing medium, checking it more frequently in hot weather.
Thin seedlings to allow about 15 to 20 cm between small clumps, leaving more room as they become larger. Weed by hand without pulling on their roots. Wait until plants are well rooted and producing several leaves before making the first cuts. Newly sown plants need time to build a clump, so take a light harvest rather than removing all their growth.
How to plant Chinese chives (garlic chives)?
How to care for this plant
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Weed
Hand-weed plants growing through the clump and crowding its new shoots. Work near the surface without exposing the roots. If the space is clear, simply let the plant resume growth.
How do you harvest Chinese chives?
