Proper watering is one of the trickiest tasks of every gardener. Not only does every plant species have its own special needs in terms of frequency and water type - not every plant can be watered with tap water - when and how often you have to water it also depends on factors such as location, season and weather.
Should you water chives in the garden?
Basically, you don't have to worry about planting chives in the garden - if the location is right, they will grow happily without much care. Only in hot summers, when it stays dry for a long time, do you have to water the plant with a watering can. Yellow, dried-up stalks are a strong indication that your chives are too dry - remember, the plant loves moisture. By the way, you can safely use tap water - chives love lime.
Water the chives properly in the pot
Unlike chives that are planted out, potted chives should be watered regularly. The specific frequency depends on the size of the pot, how much sun the plant is exposed to and what time of year it is. Basically, the basic rule applies that plants need to be watered less the more soil they have. In addition, there is naturally much more watering in summer than in winter. Make sure that the potting soil is always kept nice and moist, chives must not dry out. At the same time, however, the plant must not be too wet, because waterlogging leads to root rot. Good drainage in the pot and loose soil are therefore essential.
tips and tricks
Chives go particularly well with parsley, basil and other thirsty herbs. When planting, make sure that you only plant herbs with similar needs - thyme, rosemary and sage, for example, do not get along with chives in this respect at all, as these are rather drought-loving plants.
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