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A perennial member of the onion family, many people don’t know that chives also have stunning purple blooms that can really brighten up your space. Whether you choose to grow chives for their beauty or flavor, you want to provide the best environment for this plant. If you’re wondering how to grow chives in pots, explore this basic growing guide from Patio Growers for a little beginner’s guidance to growing chives in containers on your balcony or windowsill.
Growing chives depends on the time of year. You can grow chives from seed during the early spring or purchase them already potted during early summer, as they do best in cooler weather. If it’s still a bit chilly outdoors (below freezing temps), you’ll want to keep your chives growing in pots indoors for a while longer before moving it out to the balcony or patio.
Chives are drought and cold tolerant, so keep your watering minimal and regular. If you’re growing chives for eating, make sure to remove the flowers as they bloom so the plant can conserve energy for additional growth.
How do you grow chives in pots and get enough of a harvest for your kitchen year-round? Check out these quick tips to ensure radiant, vibrant growth:
You can grow chives in zones 3 - 9.
Chives need full sun, with 6 - 8 hours of direct light.
Thrips, Black Aphids, Onion Maggots.
Downy Mildew, Pink Root, Pythium Spp.
Patio Growers is here to guide you with how to grow chives in pots or whatever plant, flower, or herb you have growing on your balcony. Supplement your chives growing in containers with other herbs, like rosemary, oregano, lavender, and more!
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