growing chives

Growing Zones for Chives

Growing Zones for Chives

Chives are a versatile and easy-to-grow herb, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10. This wide range makes them suitable for many regions. Here are some examples of US  …
Cheese & Chive Frittata

Cheese & Chive Frittata

I had just come in from the garden where I’d been harvesting Garlic chives for brunch when the phone rang. Those six friends I’d been expecting had run into four  …
Harvesting your Chives

Harvesting your Chives

You can start harvesting chive leaves once they’re about 5 to 6 inches high. Just cut the leaves, and leave a few inches behind if you want them to regrow.  …
Growing Chives in Containers

Growing Chives in Containers

Chives are easy to grow in containers, indoors or out. If you’re tight on space, you can grow them in a little container on your windowsill, or in a larger  …
Where to Grow Chives

Where to Grow Chives

Chives like a full day of sun—six to eight hours. They’ll do OK in partial shade, too, but you are likely to get fewer flowers that way. The soil should  …
Growing Chives from Seeds or Starts

Growing Chives from Seeds or Starts

You can grow chives from seeds, starts, or divisions (splits). If you have a fellow gardener with an ever-expanding chive patch, you could offer to help divide the plants and  …