Chives
Allium schoenoprasum · Onions & garlic · Amaryllis family
Very easy15–30cmNot pet-safeEdible
Chives care at a glance
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Chives
Possible pests on Chives include Onion fly and Bulb mites. Possible diseases include Downy mildew, Rust and Root rot. Chives is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Onion fly Medium
- Bulb mites Low
Disease
- Downy mildew Medium
- Rust Medium
- Root rot Medium
Toxicity
- Allium toxicosis High
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Frequently asked questions about Chives
- Which pests affect Chives?
- Possible pests on Chives include Onion fly and Bulb mites.
- Which diseases affect Chives?
- Possible diseases include Downy mildew, Rust and Root rot.
- Is Chives toxic to cats and dogs?
- Chives is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Chives need?
- Chives has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Chives need?
- Chives prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Chives frost-hardy?
- Chives is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34.4 °C.
- Can you eat Chives?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.