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How low to cut chives?| Member | Message |
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Posted: Oct/17/2009 4:23 PM PST
Hi, my Chives are finally growing great. When harvesting, how far down can I safely cut, 2"- 3" or more? Also, they are in a container and I'm wondering how hardy they are. Should I bring them indoors when the temps. hit 30 degrees fahrenheit? Thanks, Ann |
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Posted: Oct/18/2009 3:18 AM PST
When I harvest my chives, I go close to the crown, but I never take off all the leaves. They will grow back. My chives are all outdoors. They die back during the coldest part of the winter, but they come back when it starts warming up. Some that are in more protected areas allow me to harvest a little in the winter, but I just do without mostly when the really cold weather hits. |
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Posted: Oct/18/2009 4:09 PM PST
Thank you, Witt. It took me a few tries to get my Chives growing from seed. I guess I had cut them too soon. The seed packet said, not to cut them until they are 6" and I guess that was my mistake. Now, they are growing very fast and I'm glad to be able to cut them a lot shorter. I'll make sure to protect them for the cold temps. Again, thanks Witt, for your advice!! |
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Posted: Oct/27/2009 12:34 PM PST
here in zone 5 during the season ive ben able to cut then nearly to the ground an been ok with them growing back but in containers theyve never survived the winter i have some in a pot inside that seems to be dooin ok well see--note im talking about garlic not regular chives-- i have herd youre soppousted to leave like 2 inches from what you cut behind on the plant to let it grow or so good luck with the chives |
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