Thanks for sharing!! Finally a video that you can actually learn from without listening to 10 minutes of useless chichat first! 🥇 You're my gardening whisperer ⚜️
That covering in with plastic was a great tip ! It something so simple and yet I personally have missed it for years ! Thank you very much, I will be doing this tek today. ❤❤❤
Chives may as well be magic as far as I'm concerned. Endless herbs regrowing over and over in quantity, adding taste to any dish it's compatible with. Thanks for this video.
this is my go to video for chives! Thank you so much. I noted that often, in the UK and Europe, and some other countries, what we in the US call "potting soil" is referred to as "compost". May I assume that this is the case here, as well? Again, with profound thanks for concise information!
Though only an inexperienced gardener, I'd have to say no - I think the terms are much the same, you've just noticed different practices. I (UK) would say that compost (UK) is - hopefully - very rich stuff that comes from organic matter that has been broken down by micro- and macro-organisms; it's what comes out of your garden compost heap. Potting soil (UK) will usually be a mixture of compost, sand, and possibly other things - these can change moisture retention and drainage. That said, some things can be planted in "pure" compost, but you should be more careful about watching moisture levels. I think that's the idea, anyway.
Thank you for the helpful instructions! I've used your videos as guidance to plant some seeds on my balcony. Question: how long should I leave the plastic film on the pots to keep the moisture? I'm using terracotta pots. Does this make a difference in terms of how the moisture is kept?
Leave the film on until the seeds germinate. If the soil starts to go dry before this then add water. Terracotta pots dont lose more moisture than plastic pots. YThank you for your appreciation and keep safe.
I have had no luck getting fresh good chive seeds in India. I have bought them again though and will try germinating them . Wish me luck , thank you for your video, very helpful
Thanks for sharing a great video that’s simple and easy to follow with out all the chitchat. Your instructions were great & I’m planting some today, it’s May 13,2022
I will try your method. I have actually planted chives last month. It's been 28 days since I've done it, still nothing has started to grow. They've been under a growing light as well. It might have been too cold inside and I didn't use any plastic to cover it with. I will try your method see if it'll help any. Thank you for clear and cut instructions! I especially love the info on the back of the package (mine didn't have as good).
Thank you! I’ve started growing some chives so this is really helpful. Did you put air holes in the cling film while it was germinate so it could breathe?
This may sound stupid but is there a reason you sprinkled the seeds on top of the compost instead of covering them with more compost? Thanks for the great video!
I have a bit of a silly question. I am very new to planting and I want to start an indoor garden of herbs and stuff like chives but are when the seeds are germinating and covers with the plastic are you supposed to water them for that week or do I just leave them be
No question is silly - we are all learning from each other every day. The plastic covers help to retain moisture but if if looks like the soil is beginning to dry then give it a spray with a fine mister as and when required. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thank you I’m surprised you were even able to decipher my comment I just read it again and realized I really should have done a grammar check
I tried before watching this video and I was excited to see one out of a bunch finally sprouted. I've been watching it and now it's about 6 inches tall. Looking at it, I think it's grass because it didn't smell like chives. My neibor pinched it and tasted it and she confirmed it's grass. Lol
My chives are maybe a few weeks old now but theyre very small and thin? Id say theyre roughly 3-4 inches but like I said theyre incredibly small and thin am i doing something wrong? They look more like "cat grass" then chives..
If you haven't used fertilizer, try adding a household plant fertilizer at about half strength and watch for a week. Don't water your plants unless the soil is beginning to dry out. Make sure they get plenty of light either on a windowsill or use fluorescent or LED lights a few inches above the plants. If you use artificial lights turn them off at night. They need a dark period To grow well. Don't use incandescent bulbs as this will burn the plants. Keep the temperature between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't expose them to Kryptonite😁
Hello and thank you very much for the informative video. Could you (or any knowledgeable commentators) please confirm if the buds need to be cut off to promote the plant growth? Many thanks in advance 🙇🏼♀️
Thank you for your appreciation. They stop growing in the winter but come back in Spring. I am still harvesting from plants I started 3 years ago. Keep safe.
I started some chives about 2 months ago. The seeds all sprouted and are growing but the leaves are all kind of thin and they're just laying on the surface of the soil and aren't growing straight up, yet. I've got them on a covered porch, where they get diffuse light through the roof but no direct sun. I was wondering if they need more sunlight.
That was my question too. Both of my mint and chives are laying on the surface of the soil, very thin. They get watered everyday and sun through the glass of the back garden door. The only thing is that I use cold tap water to water them. Should I use hot tap or lukewarm tap water instead?
I enjoyed your video. I'm not going to bother with stones at the bottom of the pot. I've always found there is a risk of the soil becoming too sodden at the bottom. I've found that the compost does not run out if you fill the pot properly. Just water regularly and I think they germinate and flourish just as much.
I have a plant that I planted 14 months ago and I am still cutting. They are flowering again now so I will cut flower stems off to encourage leaf growth.
perfect video, liked it and subscribed. is it ok if i keep the pot outside (my front balcony) through the ferminating process, and in general after its grown? or will it attract stuff...?
Hello Thanks for the informative videos. I live in Dhaka and its Spring season here with 27-29° C temperature. Should I start the germination process now? After covering with plastic, should I place them in an area with indirect sun or in a shady area?
Did all this. They germinated and grew a little, but then stopped. And I'm using a self watering pot, which usually works well. No idea what's going on. I'm using grow lights indoors.
Also worth nothing that chives are multi year plants, they just need some frost in order to come back next year. I leave my pots outside all year long, and they still come back every single year.
Thank you very much for sharing this. Can you plant them outside in a pot or are they to be kept inside until well established? I don’t have a greenhouse but do have a conservatory. Thank you.
I keep them warm indoors until established then move them out in the daytime until they gradually get used to colder temperatures, then move them outside permanently.
you did not mention anything about where you placed the seeds (indirect light, dark room, etc) after you covered it with a plastic sheet to retain the moisture. All this kind of infor mation is very important to a beginner.
Question: After they germinate, when you say keep warm and watered...are they indoors or outdoors? This season I planted the seeds indoors, they germinated, and I put they in a sunny south facing window and it gets almost all day of sun. The top of the soil seems to dry up all the time. I spray it wet using a spray bottle. It was growing fine. Then, I noticed fungus gnats on the surface of the soil. I did take it outdoors a couple of times, but I would take it back indoors as they've not been hardened. Not sure if the gnats came from the compost or the peat moss or from being outdoors. Eventually, the plant didn't grow very much and there are more gnats flying around. I know fungus gnats like moist soil. Did I over water? or perhaps the soil was contaminated in the first place. The companion plant I was growing is a snow pea in a container and it too was growing fine (6" tall) and then I noticed the fungus gnats. Fyi, for the 1st time I make my own soil using Peat moss, compost, and Perlite.
I think the gnats have come from your compost. Once my plants have germinated I leave them outdoors (after all they are quite hardy and will withstand very cold winter temperatures.) Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 Thank you for you quick response. I suspect the compost as well. It's also good to know that once they've germinated I can leave the container outdoors. I will try it again.
Is it normal for them to fall over when they are about 3 inches tall? Mine are in starter cells with a wick-waterer so they are always watered but they never stand up
this happened to me too, it happens because the seeds weren't buried deep enough, i just got the seed coats wet with water until they were loose enough to gently pull off
Question.. How do I keep them warm after they've grown a bit taller? I'm currently living in São Paulo, Brazil and my chives are always in moist soil, but they're wilting and it is getting chilly out here. I don't know what I'm doing wrong
Hi Eileen. Only water when the top of the soil starts to dry. If the roots are in wet soil they will drown and die - they need some air in the soil as well as water. Keep safe.
I grew my chives from seed and they were doing great until they reached 10 cm and now they seem to have stopped growing. They are in a large pot and have been thinned- I keep them outside on warm days and bring them in and sit them in a sunny south-east window if it gets too windy outside. They are in a good quality organic soil specifically for vegetables. I keep the soil moist but not wet, by misting as I am afraid to hurt the delicate stems. They have been the same height for a few weeks now- they aren't dying off or showing signs of disease, nor are they growing! Any tips on what might be happening? Would adding an organic fertilizer (maybe some worm castings) be of benefit? I am sad as every gardening website that I visit waxes on about how easy chives are to grow, and here I am with my pot of scrawny little chives.
I would guess that they are not getting enough nutrients. I transplanted mine from a pot into my garden and they are doing great. Try feeding with a fertilizer every couple of weeks. Good luck!
Hi Alex. Yes - the holes allow excess water to drain away. Plant roots need both water and air to grow. If they sit in a pool of water they will effectively drown then rot. Keep safe.
Thanks for sharing!! Finally a video that you can actually learn from without listening to 10 minutes of useless chichat first! 🥇 You're my gardening whisperer ⚜️
Hi Bea. Thankyou for your appreciation. Keep safe!
Like ur comment seems to be a lot of that online people start venting lol
I'm 12 and love gardening this video was a great help for me thank you
Glad it was helpful! That's great to hear!
And look as if weed.
I am new at trying to grow veggies, these videos have been such a great help for me, thankyou and stay safe
Hi Karen. It is so nice of you to say so. Glad to have been able to help... you too keep safe.
How many days I will put the plastix
One of the things i enjoy doing most as a teenager is growing veggies, fruits, and flowers! Thx for the help! It was simple and easy to follow!
Thank you for your appreciation! Keep safe.
This video was so simple and easy to follow . I can’t wait to grow my chives ... thanks !!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your growing and keep safe.
Thank you so much for the details from the beginning to end
You’re very welcome 😊
Very well done, thank you for sharing.
That covering in with plastic was a great tip ! It something so simple and yet I personally have missed it for years ! Thank you very much, I will be doing this tek today. ❤❤❤
I've always wanted to grow things like this!! So excited!! Thank youu
Hi Amina. You are so welcome! Keep safe.
Not sure how I got here but I want to grow chives now.
Ha Ha. Do it!
Me too
Me three
Me four
me five
Very clear and looks easy enough for me to try. Love chive I'm gonna grow it myself now, thanksss!
Hi Angie. That is great to hear. Good luck with your growing. Keep safe.
Chives may as well be magic as far as I'm concerned. Endless herbs regrowing over and over in quantity, adding taste to any dish it's compatible with. Thanks for this video.
Good point! I keep cutting and they just keep growing. Keep safe.
this is my go to video for chives! Thank you so much. I noted that often, in the UK and Europe, and some other countries, what we in the US call "potting soil" is referred to as "compost". May I assume that this is the case here, as well? Again, with profound thanks for concise information!
Though only an inexperienced gardener, I'd have to say no - I think the terms are much the same, you've just noticed different practices. I (UK) would say that compost (UK) is - hopefully - very rich stuff that comes from organic matter that has been broken down by micro- and macro-organisms; it's what comes out of your garden compost heap. Potting soil (UK) will usually be a mixture of compost, sand, and possibly other things - these can change moisture retention and drainage. That said, some things can be planted in "pure" compost, but you should be more careful about watching moisture levels. I think that's the idea, anyway.
Finally a straight forward video thank you
Hi Helen. Thank you for your appreciation.
So helpful! I just started mine yesterday didn't realize I should cover with plastic wrap so happy I found this video ☺️
Hi Kim. I am so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your growing and keep sae.
Yes .. very clear presentation ...I haven't grown chives before but now I know how . ..👍
Glad it was helpful Good luck with your growing and keep safe.
Excellent information! Thanks so much. Just what I was looking for in growing Chives.
Hi Melody I'm so glad it was helpful!
Simple, concise and informative. Thanks very much.
Hi Kelly. Thank you for your appreciation.
1:50 I always thought those were mouse turds showing up on my counter top during the winter, but now I know they're chive seeds!
LOL
Plant Em !
@@thesage1096 and if they are from a mouse they’ll make great fertilizer
Concise and precise. 👍
Thank you for your kind comment.
Awesome video man im growing some these year for the first time. Thank you!
Thanks for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.
This is good for soups ♥️💕
Yes it is.
Thank you for the helpful instructions! I've used your videos as guidance to plant some seeds on my balcony. Question: how long should I leave the plastic film on the pots to keep the moisture? I'm using terracotta pots. Does this make a difference in terms of how the moisture is kept?
Leave the film on until the seeds germinate. If the soil starts to go dry before this then add water. Terracotta pots dont lose more moisture than plastic pots. YThank you for your appreciation and keep safe.
I have had no luck getting fresh good chive seeds in India. I have bought them again though and will try germinating them . Wish me luck , thank you for your video, very helpful
Good luck with your growing and thank you for your appreciation.
Thanks for sharing a great video that’s simple and easy to follow with out all the chitchat. Your instructions were great & I’m planting some today, it’s May 13,2022
You are so welcome! Good luck with your growing.
@@LearnHow2 thank you!
I will try your method. I have actually planted chives last month. It's been 28 days since I've done it, still nothing has started to grow. They've been under a growing light as well. It might have been too cold inside and I didn't use any plastic to cover it with. I will try your method see if it'll help any. Thank you for clear and cut instructions! I especially love the info on the back of the package (mine didn't have as good).
Thank you for your appreciation and good luck with your growing. Keep safe.
I don't have any plastic wrap, will aluminum foil work?
I am a recent subscriber. I subbed because I find your videos, short, clear, and to the point. I enjoy that format. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your sub and your appreciation! I'm so glad you enjoy it. Keep safe.
Thank you! I’ve started growing some chives so this is really helpful. Did you put air holes in the cling film while it was germinate so it could breathe?
No air holes but the cling film was only on loosely. I took it off after a week when the seeds germinated.
@@LearnHow2 Thanks a lot. I will do the same :)
Did it turn out well with the film?
@@nicky3524 my chive seeds were old and unfortunately it didn’t work but I used the same technique with my new chilli seeds and it worked a treat :)
Very useful video👍 I had chives plants last year, it regrew again this spring. Will it grow again and again every year like mint?
Thanks for sharing 💕👍
You are most welcome.
Very helpful and clear, thank you.
You are so welcome!
I really liked your video . I didn't know to use the plastic wrap . Cheers !
Hi Nancy. Glad I could help! Keep safe.
This may sound stupid but is there a reason you sprinkled the seeds on top of the compost instead of covering them with more compost? Thanks for the great video!
Haha, you make it seem so easy! Been meaning to grow chives and just started germinating mine earlier today.
It is easy! Good luck with your growing and keep safe.
Planting some some right now! Thanks for making this video.
Thank you for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.
Amazing, thanks!
Glad you like it!
Thank you! This was really informative without being difficult to understand!
Hi Irene. Glad it was helpful! Keep safe.
Watching here from MANILA 👍👍👍
Greetings from your friends in the UK!
I have a bit of a silly question. I am very new to planting and I want to start an indoor garden of herbs and stuff like chives but are when the seeds are germinating and covers with the plastic are you supposed to water them for that week or do I just leave them be
No question is silly - we are all learning from each other every day. The plastic covers help to retain moisture but if if looks like the soil is beginning to dry then give it a spray with a fine mister as and when required. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thank you I’m surprised you were even able to decipher my comment I just read it again and realized I really should have done a grammar check
Thanks for this!
My pleasure!
Thank you, nice clear instructions
Hi Mo. You are so welcome! Thank you for your appreciation.
Awesome video mate! Love from France! 🍻
Hi Auro. Thank you for your appreciation. Best wishes from the UK ... keep safe.
I tried before watching this video and I was excited to see one out of a bunch finally sprouted. I've been watching it and now it's about 6 inches tall. Looking at it, I think it's grass because it didn't smell like chives. My neibor pinched it and tasted it and she confirmed it's grass. Lol
Oh no! Dont give up...try again.
Excellent video! - ...very, very nice demonstration...
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!
Thank you. Your video is much appreciated. How densely can/could you plant chives like this? Is it possible to have a “full pot” of stems?
Hi Sam. Yes you can have a full pot! If it gets a bit crowded then move some plants to another pot. Keep safe.
Straight to the point i like this kind of video
Thank you for your appreciation.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome Lydia! Keep safe.
Great lesson! Thanks
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge..
Hi Elisa. It's my pleasure! Keep safe.
Nicely done. Thank you.
Thank you Terry! Keep safe.
WHY DID I NOT THINK TOO WATER COMPOST FIRST..DUH .GREAT VIDEO.
Very helpful Thank you! God Bless
Thank you Beckey. Keep safe.
My chives are maybe a few weeks old now but theyre very small and thin? Id say theyre roughly 3-4 inches but like I said theyre incredibly small and thin am i doing something wrong? They look more like "cat grass" then chives..
If you haven't used fertilizer, try adding a household plant fertilizer at about half strength and watch for a week. Don't water your plants unless the soil is beginning to dry out. Make sure they get plenty of light either on a windowsill or use fluorescent or LED lights a few inches above the plants. If you use artificial lights turn them off at night. They need a dark period To grow well. Don't use incandescent bulbs as this will burn the plants. Keep the temperature between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't expose them to Kryptonite😁
Hello and thank you very much for the informative video. Could you (or any knowledgeable commentators) please confirm if the buds need to be cut off to promote the plant growth? Many thanks in advance 🙇🏼♀️
Yes - cut the flower buds off and all the plants energy will go into new growth. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thank you very much for the prompt reply.
All the best,
Catie
Thank you. This helps a lot!
Glad to hear it! Keep safe.
Brief and to the point - PERFECT! Do they grow all year/forever?
Thank you for your appreciation. They stop growing in the winter but come back in Spring. I am still harvesting from plants I started 3 years ago. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 SUBSCRIBED from rural Cyprus. Thanks for the info.
Very well done thank you
Thankyou!
Thanks so much for your video!! 😊
You are so welcome!
I started some chives about 2 months ago. The seeds all sprouted and are growing but the leaves are all kind of thin and they're just laying on the surface of the soil and aren't growing straight up, yet. I've got them on a covered porch, where they get diffuse light through the roof but no direct sun. I was wondering if they need more sunlight.
Poor growth is usually down to any of three things 1) Too much/too little water, 2) Too little light 3) Too cold. Keep safe.
That was my question too.
Both of my mint and chives are laying on the surface of the soil, very thin. They get watered everyday and sun through the glass of the back garden door.
The only thing is that I use cold tap water to water them. Should I use hot tap or lukewarm tap water instead?
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome! Keep safe.
I enjoyed your video. I'm not going to bother with stones at the bottom of the pot. I've always found there is a risk of the soil becoming too sodden at the bottom. I've found that the compost does not run out if you fill the pot properly. Just water regularly and I think they germinate and flourish just as much.
Thank you for your advice. I am now using a layer of paper in place of the stones. Keep safe.
coffee filters work, too
good job !
Thank you! Cheers! Keep safe.
Thanks, I'm going to try it
Good luck with your growing!
Wow that’s amazing!! So once they grow they never stop after trimming each time?
Yes they do! My plant is 3 years old now and we are still harvesting it! Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thank you for your insight and videos!! Love your content. You as well :)
Thank's for sharing! I thought I did something wrong. Didn't know they would grow folded over, thanks.
I buy tons of chives every week. It's go-time
You'll be glad you did & if like I was save hundreds of dollars on herbs! Especially chives that aren't as fresh as growing them 👌
Bees love the flowers.
Yes they do. Its lovely to watch them in my garden. Keep safe.
How many times can you cut and regrow do you have to leave it eventually blossom?
I have a plant that I planted 14 months ago and I am still cutting. They are flowering again now so I will cut flower stems off to encourage leaf growth.
@@LearnHow2 thank you for answering I will cut it as you showed .
@@LearnHow2 14 months! Amazing to have chives all year round with just one pot of plants. I will definitely try it. Thanks for the video
Every 3 years, you just take out the roots and separate them. Then replant the roots. I’ve done this way for 14 years no problem.
What type of compost do you use?
Great video!👍
Thank you for your appreciation.
my fav plant is chive
I like chives in a cheese sauce. Delicious. Keep safe.
Thanks..informative.
Hi Wan. So nice of you to say so. Keep safe.
im comfused why you call it compost...isnt it just normal soil ??
Compost is rotted down organic matter. Soil is mainly grit and minerals.
perfect video, liked it and subscribed. is it ok if i keep the pot outside (my front balcony) through the ferminating process, and in general after its grown? or will it attract stuff...?
Hi Nic. Yes you can! My plant is outside and I have no problems.
Great video - did you use all the seeds for that size pot?
Hi Shelley. I just used enough to spread across the pots area. Keep safe.
Hi. Thanks for the video. When should you remove the plastic film?
As soon as the seeds have germinated, that is when the first green shoots appear through the soil.
@@LearnHow2 Thank you for the response! Should I water them every day before and after that happens?
@@manafro2714 Water only to keep the soil moist but not wet. The roots will drown and rot in wet soil and the plant will die.
Does my planter need to have holes in the bottom? How long do I leave the plastic on?
Yes planters need drainage holes. Leave plastic on until seeds have germinated.
Hello
Thanks for the informative videos. I live in Dhaka and its Spring season here with 27-29° C temperature. Should I start the germination process now? After covering with plastic, should I place them in an area with indirect sun or in a shady area?
Hi Tisha. Start them now. Place in a bright place but not in direct sunlight. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 Thank you so much for your valuable suggestion and time. Take care. 🙂
thank you so much stay safe
Hi Isabella. Thank you for your appreciation. You too stay safe.
@@LearnHow2 please make an other vid
Did all this. They germinated and grew a little, but then stopped. And I'm using a self watering pot, which usually works well. No idea what's going on. I'm using grow lights indoors.
I have a simple approach to gardening and if something goes wrong I always look for too much/too little of following 1)light 2)heat 3)water.
Also worth nothing that chives are multi year plants, they just need some frost in order to come back next year. I leave my pots outside all year long, and they still come back every single year.
How often to water please?
Thank you very much for sharing this. Can you plant them outside in a pot or are they to be kept inside until well established? I don’t have a greenhouse but do have a conservatory. Thank you.
I keep them warm indoors until established then move them out in the daytime until they gradually get used to colder temperatures, then move them outside permanently.
LearnHow2 wonderful thank you.
you did not mention anything about where you placed the seeds (indirect light, dark room, etc) after you covered it with a plastic sheet to retain the moisture. All this kind of infor mation is very important to a beginner.
Full sun, you can see it on your package
My grandma gave me a baby chive plant she bought in a store, imma take care of it forever
I love gardening
Hi Alex. Thats great to hear.
Question: After they germinate, when you say keep warm and watered...are they indoors or outdoors? This season I planted the seeds indoors, they germinated, and I put they in a sunny south facing window and it gets almost all day of sun. The top of the soil seems to dry up all the time. I spray it wet using a spray bottle. It was growing fine. Then, I noticed fungus gnats on the surface of the soil. I did take it outdoors a couple of times, but I would take it back indoors as they've not been hardened. Not sure if the gnats came from the compost or the peat moss or from being outdoors. Eventually, the plant didn't grow very much and there are more gnats flying around. I know fungus gnats like moist soil. Did I over water? or perhaps the soil was contaminated in the first place. The companion plant I was growing is a snow pea in a container and it too was growing fine (6" tall) and then I noticed the fungus gnats. Fyi, for the 1st time I make my own soil using Peat moss, compost, and Perlite.
I think the gnats have come from your compost. Once my plants have germinated I leave them outdoors (after all they are quite hardy and will withstand very cold winter temperatures.) Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 Thank you for you quick response. I suspect the compost as well. It's also good to know that once they've germinated I can leave the container outdoors. I will try it again.
Awesome, how long should they stay under cling foil for? Thx
Hi Peter. Keep the cling film on until the seeds germinate then remove it completely. Keep safe.
been looking for pots that shape and depth for some time. Any hints on where to get them?
Hi Allister. Sorry but I'm not sure where I got them. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 no worries
I have like a scale on the chives brought in a pot from the garden.! what is this. I am going to cut it back and see if it sprouts bad again.
Hi Pamela. I have never seen this. You are right to cut it back and see what happens when the plant regrows.
Is it normal for them to fall over when they are about 3 inches tall? Mine are in starter cells with a wick-waterer so they are always watered but they never stand up
No they should not fall over. Maybe plant them out in soil as they sound as if they are weak.
@@LearnHow2 I can’t. Ground is still frozen solid.
What do you do when they form flowers at the top?
Hi Richard. I snip the flowers off. All the plant energy then goes into growth rather than seed production. Keep safe.
Thank you so much for making this video! My seedlings have what I think are seedpods on the tips, should these be cut off or allowed to grow?
this happened to me too, it happens because the seeds weren't buried deep enough, i just got the seed coats wet with water until they were loose enough to gently pull off
Hi Blanca. Glad it was helpful! I would cut them off then the plants energy will go into growing stems.
Thank you for the prompt response. will do and subscribed 🙂
Question.. How do I keep them warm after they've grown a bit taller? I'm currently living in São Paulo, Brazil and my chives are always in moist soil, but they're wilting and it is getting chilly out here. I don't know what I'm doing wrong
Hi Eileen. Only water when the top of the soil starts to dry. If the roots are in wet soil they will drown and die - they need some air in the soil as well as water. Keep safe.
Thankyou 💜
Thanks for your comment.
Can you please make a video about carrots?
I have done. See th-cam.com/video/AdylZW9Zrq0/w-d-xo.html
I grew my chives from seed and they were doing great until they reached 10 cm and now they seem to have stopped growing. They are in a large pot and have been thinned- I keep them outside on warm days and bring them in and sit them in a sunny south-east window if it gets too windy outside. They are in a good quality organic soil specifically for vegetables. I keep the soil moist but not wet, by misting as I am afraid to hurt the delicate stems. They have been the same height for a few weeks now- they aren't dying off or showing signs of disease, nor are they growing! Any tips on what might be happening? Would adding an organic fertilizer (maybe some worm castings) be of benefit? I am sad as every gardening website that I visit waxes on about how easy chives are to grow, and here I am with my pot of scrawny little chives.
I would guess that they are not getting enough nutrients. I transplanted mine from a pot into my garden and they are doing great. Try feeding with a fertilizer every couple of weeks. Good luck!
@@LearnHow2 Thanks, I will try that. They should be much bigger by now...
Can you grow chives indoor and place the pot by the window? My house temperature is between 20°c to 25°c
Yes Chives can be grown indoors. Place in a sunny window. Keep safe.
That's snart guy😮
does the pot need to have holes on the bottom?
Hi Alex. Yes - the holes allow excess water to drain away. Plant roots need both water and air to grow. If they sit in a pool of water they will effectively drown then rot. Keep safe.
While it has plastic film within the first week, do I need to water the seeds in between?
The plastic film should hold the moisture in but if the soil looks dry then give it a little water. Keep safe.
@@LearnHow2 thanks for your reply. Keep safe also!
How long will i have to cover the pot with the plastc film??
Just until the seeds germinate and small green shoots appear.