Do you have to water chives in the garden?
Basically, you don't have to worry about chives that have been planted in the garden - they will, if the location is rightgrow happily even without great care. You only need to water the plant with the watering can in hot summers, when it stays dry for a long time. Yellow, withered-looking stalks are a strong indication that your chives are too dry - remember, the plant loves moisture. By the way, you can safely use tap water - chives love lime.
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In contrast to planted chives, pot chives should be watered regularly. The actual frequency depends on how big the pot is, how much the plant is exposed to the sun and what time of year it is. Basically, the basic rule applies that the more soil they have, the less need to water plants. In addition, much more water is naturally poured in summer than in winter. Make sure that the potting compost is always kept moist, the chives must not dry out. At the same time, however, the plant must not stand too wet, because
Waterlogging leads to root rot. Therefore, good drainage in the pot and loose soil is essential.Tips & Tricks
Chives go very well with parsley, basil and other thirsty herbs. When planting, be sure to combine only herbs with similar needs - thyme, rosemary, and sage chives, for example, do not go well with chives in this respect, as they are rather drought-loving plants acts.
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