Tag: Chives

Gardeners growing chives as edible herbs may cut back the flowers to prevent the plants from going to seed. If you choose to enjoy the blooms (which are also edible), be aware that the plants will self-seed very freely, leaving you with many volunteers. This is not a seriously invasive plant, however. Do chives have […]

Black AphidsBlack AphidsDamage. The black bean aphid is a major pest of sugar beet, bean, and celery crops, with large numbers of aphids cause stunting of the plants. Beans suffer damage to flowers and pods which may not develop properly.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Black_bean_aphid What are the black things on my chives? The black spots […]

black aphids. The black spots or bugs you see on your onions, chives and garlic are black aphidsblack aphidsDamage. The black bean aphid is a major pest of sugar beet, bean, and celery crops, with large numbers of aphids cause stunting of the plants. Beans suffer damage to flowers and pods which may not develop […]

Take your chives out and water them slightly after they warm up a little. You should then see some growth appear after a week or so. If you don’t see any growth in chives, you can try fertilizing them a little. If fertilization doesn’t help either, try refrigerating it again for another 12-15 days. What […]

Alliums are another flower that has an aroma squirrels can’t stand. There are hundreds of species of this plant which include shallot, leeks, onions, garlic, and chives. What spices will repel squirrels? Squirrel-repelling oils are garlic, red pepper, lemongrass, thyme, cinnamon and clove. Adding some hot sauce to the mix will give it some extra […]

Planting mint, garlic, chives and lavender in your garden can deter ants, because they dislike aromatic plants. Keeping your soil moist and incorporating organic matter into it to promote soil-moisture retention can also make your garden an unpleasant environment for ants who enjoy roaming around in dry soil. What Herb keeps ants away? Some herbs […]

If the plant begins to weaken from continuous harvesting each year, use a very light application of a 5-10-5 fertilizer once each spring. Use a liquid fertilizer at one-half the label-recommended strength every four to six weeks for chive plants grown outdoors in containers or indoors in a sunny window. Should you feed chives? Chives […]

To limit the chances of drooping, you should use fresh soil when potting new seeds and transplanting established plants. If your chives are already drooping, consider replacing the soil, adding some organic fertilizers, and watering the chives. How do you revive droopy chives? Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Remove any bruised […]

Cats like chives and dill. They do not like rosemary, cilantro, or oregano. What do chives do to cats? Chives are mildly toxic to cats, and to some dogs as well. The herb belongs to the same family as garlic and onions. High doses of any of these can cause something known as hemolytic anemia […]

Wild Onions Description: Resembles chives, ramps, and garlic. Look for scallion-like shoots poking out of the ground. NOTE: Death Camas are wild onion’s dangerous doppelganger. What looks like an onion but isn t? What plants look like wild onions? All Alliums look similar, so you might see wild shallots, scallions, onions, leeks, chives, or garlic […]

potassium: 8.88 mg, or less than 1% of the DV. What are chives high in? Chives are extremely rich in flavonoid antioxidants, which contribute to most of the benefits. These antioxidants help fight cancer, improve heart health, and can even fight inflammation. They also detoxify the body and boost skin health. And the fiber in […]

Will my chives spread? Neither onions chives nor garlic chives will spread, though the clump will get larger (like a bunching onion). However, garlic chives will reseed if the blooms are left on the plant long enough for seeds to mature and fall into the garden. Do chives multiply? Chives will multiply if flowers are […]

You can even regrow a chive plant from the bulb and roots that remain after you have harvested the chives from the top part of the plant. Either leave it where it is and the chives will regrow, Or if you want a new plant just dig up the roots from the part you have […]

Herbs: Herbs, especially oregano, dill, cilantro, chives, and marjoram, are good companion plants because they grow close to the ground, so they won’t compete with peppers for space. Their aromatic ground cover can protect against garden pests that can damage your pepper yield. What can you not plant near peppers? The plants to never plant […]

CHIVES are an excellent choice of aromatic herb for cucumber companion planting as the oniony aroma deters the cucumber beetle that will feast off the leaves, flowers and fruit of your salad vegetable. What can you not plant with chives? There are some herbs you don’t want to plant with chives because they like different […]

Parsley, cilantro, tarragon, and basil can all companion plant with chives. Avoid planting chives with sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram because chives require more water than these herbs that prefer dry conditions. Can you plant rosemary with chives? What herbs grow well with chive? When it comes to other herbs, parsley, cilantro, tarragon, and […]

Chives- are fine overwintering and will benefit from a period of dormancy. Lavender- Consider covering and/or cutting back and mulching over. Lemon verbena- Plan on cutting back to 6 inches and mulching over. Mint- Dormant in winter, consider covering, cutting back or potting up for indoor use. How do you overwinter chives? Protect Perennial Herbs […]

You can cut chives back to the ground at any time, and they will grow back. Use this method either in late fall once the plant goes dormant, or to revitalize overgrown chives anytime. Does chives regrow after cutting? Clip leaves from the outer portion of the plant first, making sure not to clip all […]

It will take 10-20 days for the seeds to germinate. Chives grow in clumps, so there is no need for thinning. Harden-off your seedlings to allow them to adjust to being outside, and transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Do chives spread fast? Neither onions chives nor garlic chives will […]

Planting The easiest and most successful way of growing chives is planting rooted clumps in spring, after frost danger has passed. Divide established plants every three to four years. Space plants 6-12 inches apart. Replant new clumps in soil enriched with organic matter, such as fine compost. Do chives spread as they grow? Neither onions […]