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Chives
beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 3–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–May
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around cups chopped per 16 sq ft bed
A starting estimate is 8 cups chopped per 16 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
16 sq ft per garden bed
Starting plan
— garden beds
Planning note: A cold-hardy perennial clump — divide every few years to keep it productive.