Plant GuideChives
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🌱HerbEasy
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum · Amaryllidaceae
Regrows well after cutting; ideal for continuous harvest
pH 6 – 7
10 – 26°C
30–60 days
Growth: moderate
Medium–High
Care Notes
Regrows well after cutting; ideal for continuous harvest
Health Benefits
Supports immune function, mild antibacterial properties
Culinary Uses
Garnish, fresh herb use
Root Behaviour
Compact clump
Common Problems
Problems
Slow growth in low light
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media BedNft
Tags
#herb#perennial#compact#continuous-harvest#temperate
Season
Spring–Autumn