Chives need cold to germinate
Most culinary herbs belong in the light germinator category, i. H. they must not be covered with soil when sowing, but rather lightly pressed against it. There are only a few exceptions, the chives being one of them. But chives do not only germinate better in the dark, they need to be used as a frost or frostbite. Cold germs also have cooler temperatures up to a maximum of 18 ° C. However, germination temperatures between just above zero and approx. 10 ° C. You have to observe these two requirements if you want to Successfully pull chives yourself.
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Sow the chives
As a cold germ, chives are also one of the plants that do not have to be grown on the warm window sill. Instead, simply sow the fine seeds directly in the bed or in the beginning of April at the latest from mid-March. in the pot (which is best placed outside) the end. However, make sure that the soil is free from frost. the sowing works best as follows:
- Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with humus-rich soil.
- Mix a damp sand / humus mixture with the seeds.
- Prepare the sowing area: Dig up the bed properly and work with compost, manure or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) a.
- Chop up the soil and rake the surface nice and smooth.
- Now spread the soil-seed mixture evenly.
- Sift another one to two centimeters thick layer of garden soil over it.
- In very cold weather you can still cover the area with newspaper.
- The newsprint keeps out frosty temperatures, but does not create a humid greenhouse climate.
- Such a humid climate should be avoided, as otherwise mold can form.
Depending on the temperature and weather, the first green tips will show up within seven to fourteen days.
Tips & Tricks
You can already have fresh straws in the first summer harvest from the still young plant, but should moderate the pruning. In this first year of standing, the chives should have the chance to grow and strengthen themselves - then in the second year they can also tolerate vigorous cutting much better.
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