Grow guide

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
30 days – 60 days
Harvest window
90 days
Spacing in row
12"
Row spacing
18"

Sun + water

Sun hours
6 hrs – 8 hrs
Water per week
1.5"
Container friendly
Yes

Companions

Plant with

tomato cherry, pepper bell, marigold french, oregano

Avoid

rue, wormwood

Next steps

Add chives to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Keep stems submerged in a jar of water at room temperature or refrigerate loosely wrapped.

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