Dead above ground and dormant below ground
The chives are similar in terms of winter hardiness and care the chives. In this country it tolerates frost and for this reason can be described as perennial. Its aboveground plant parts - the grass-like leaves, the flower or Infructescence - die off above ground. One would like to believe that the plant is dead... But a fallacy. Their roots survive under the surface of the earth.
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Which minus degrees cause problems for the garlic chives?
If the temperatures drop to -20 ° C in winter, the chives can no longer be saved. Such lows and those below mean his certain end if he has not received protection in the form of sticks, leaves and co.
The herb tolerates temperatures down to -17 ° C in protected locations. If it is in an unprotected and draughty location, it can cope with temperatures down to -12 ° C. It is therefore worthwhile to put the garlic chives in a warm and protected location plants. Thus, its survival is less risky.
What precautions should be taken?
If you have chives in a pot outside on the windowsill, balcony or terrace, you should give the plant a little attention in autumn. Before the first frost arrives, cut down the plant. Then wrap the pot with fleece. Equipped with this protection, the garlic chives survive the winter time.
If you have planted garlic chives outdoors in a rough location such as in the mountains, you can protect the root area with the following materials in winter:
- leaves
- brushwood
- Fleece cover
- compost
- Bark mulch
Tips & Tricks
Before winter is around the corner, it is advisable to cut off the fruit clusters. The seeds contained can be used to propagate the garlic garlic in the following year.