How to Grow Common Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Your complete guide to growing Common Chives.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Common Chives
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Common Chives
✓ Good companions
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests
Chives deter carrot fly and other root pests while improving carrot flavor
Chives deter aphids and slugs while providing natural pest control
Compatible herbs that don't compete and may mutually enhance growth
Deters aphids and may enhance pepper growth and flavor
Chives help prevent black spot and aphids on roses, classic companion pairing
Helps repel slugs, ants, and aphids that commonly attack strawberry plants
Chives repel aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth
✗ Keep away from
Chives may inhibit asparagus spear development and overall plant vigor
Chives can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation
Alliums can stunt pea growth and interfere with their development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
