How to Grow Chives in a Pot

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2019
  • Easy to follow, step by step instructions guiding you how to grow chives in a pot.
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Komentáře • 307

  • @Stardust_4300
    @Stardust_4300 Před 3 lety +143

    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 ⚜️

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +4

      Hi Bea. Thankyou for your appreciation. Keep safe!

    • @tainowelder3335
      @tainowelder3335 Před 2 lety +1

      Like ur comment seems to be a lot of that online people start venting lol

  • @chorus955
    @chorus955 Před 4 lety +48

    I'm 12 and love gardening this video was a great help for me thank you

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +3

      Glad it was helpful! That's great to hear!

    • @brd8764
      @brd8764 Před 2 lety +1

      And look as if weed.

  • @mercurysdaughter
    @mercurysdaughter Před 4 lety +18

    This video was so simple and easy to follow . I can’t wait to grow my chives ... thanks !!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

  • @karenperry639
    @karenperry639 Před 4 lety +42

    I am new at trying to grow veggies, these videos have been such a great help for me, thankyou and stay safe

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Karen. It is so nice of you to say so. Glad to have been able to help... you too keep safe.

    • @shieken7804
      @shieken7804 Před 3 lety

      How many days I will put the plastix

  • @amaris152
    @amaris152 Před 2 lety +6

    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!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your appreciation! Keep safe.

  • @sunl6459
    @sunl6459 Před 4 lety +22

    Thank you so much for the details from the beginning to end

  • @johnweber4504
    @johnweber4504 Před 4 lety +128

    Not sure how I got here but I want to grow chives now.

  • @ChiminieChimmy
    @ChiminieChimmy Před 3 lety +7

    I've always wanted to grow things like this!! So excited!! Thank youu

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Amina. You are so welcome! Keep safe.

  • @zombie_snax
    @zombie_snax Před 3 měsíci

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @melodycooper647
    @melodycooper647 Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent information! Thanks so much. Just what I was looking for in growing Chives.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Hi Melody I'm so glad it was helpful!

  • @KellyCactus
    @KellyCactus Před 4 lety +3

    Simple, concise and informative. Thanks very much.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Kelly. Thank you for your appreciation.

  • @angieng8732
    @angieng8732 Před 3 lety +4

    Very clear and looks easy enough for me to try. Love chive I'm gonna grow it myself now, thanksss!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Angie. That is great to hear. Good luck with your growing. Keep safe.

  • @Barbie4U2
    @Barbie4U2 Před 3 lety

    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!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for your sub and your appreciation! I'm so glad you enjoy it. Keep safe.

  • @brunoisadog
    @brunoisadog Před 4 lety +2

    Very helpful and clear, thank you.

  • @irenea819
    @irenea819 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! This was really informative without being difficult to understand!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Irene. Glad it was helpful! Keep safe.

  • @ericmaloney3889
    @ericmaloney3889 Před 4 lety +7

    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!

  • @GabuscusBrother
    @GabuscusBrother Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video man im growing some these year for the first time. Thank you!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

  • @chickasawmike1319
    @chickasawmike1319 Před 3 lety

    Planting some some right now! Thanks for making this video.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

  • @helenalldridge1145
    @helenalldridge1145 Před 4 lety +3

    Finally a straight forward video thank you

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Helen. Thank you for your appreciation.

  • @TinaCooking
    @TinaCooking Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing 💕👍

  • @MoMaryR
    @MoMaryR Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you, nice clear instructions

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Mo. You are so welcome! Thank you for your appreciation.

  • @aurochandru6191
    @aurochandru6191 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome video mate! Love from France! 🍻

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Auro. Thank you for your appreciation. Best wishes from the UK ... keep safe.

  • @A10TOES
    @A10TOES Před 2 lety

    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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      You are so welcome! Good luck with your growing.

    • @A10TOES
      @A10TOES Před 2 lety

      @@LearnHow2 thank you!

  • @imaanilm
    @imaanilm Před 4 lety +7

    Concise and precise. 👍

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for your kind comment.

  • @jgknearlax4926
    @jgknearlax4926 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video! - ...very, very nice demonstration...

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!

  • @aodhfinn
    @aodhfinn Před 3 lety +1

    Yes .. very clear presentation ...I haven't grown chives before but now I know how . ..👍

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

  • @2fst4u10
    @2fst4u10 Před 3 lety

    Haha, you make it seem so easy! Been meaning to grow chives and just started germinating mine earlier today.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      It is easy! Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

  • @nancyfarquharson4146
    @nancyfarquharson4146 Před 3 lety

    I really liked your video . I didn't know to use the plastic wrap . Cheers !

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Nancy. Glad I could help! Keep safe.

  • @elisasibal745
    @elisasibal745 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge..

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Elisa. It's my pleasure! Keep safe.

  • @terryblackman6217
    @terryblackman6217 Před 2 lety

    Nicely done. Thank you.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Terry! Keep safe.

  • @BeckeyGirard
    @BeckeyGirard Před 2 lety

    Very helpful Thank you! God Bless

  • @cultfan5227
    @cultfan5227 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, I'm going to try it

  • @neodiy
    @neodiy Před 4 lety

    Straight to the point i like this kind of video

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for your appreciation.

  • @catherinedavid3662
    @catherinedavid3662 Před 4 lety

    Great video!👍

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for your appreciation.

  • @undergroundmysteries7087

    Thank you. This helps a lot!

  • @kellythompson2267
    @kellythompson2267 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks so much for your video!! 😊

  • @Wotanraven
    @Wotanraven Před 3 lety +2

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Good point! I keep cutting and they just keep growing. Keep safe.

  • @yoletaoryol
    @yoletaoryol Před 9 měsíci

    Great lesson! Thanks

  • @koolpapabell1
    @koolpapabell1 Před rokem

    Very well done thank you

  • @Bodomi
    @Bodomi Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video!

  • @victoriac1010
    @victoriac1010 Před rokem +1

    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!

    • @ianalexander4291
      @ianalexander4291 Před 5 měsíci

      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.

  • @kapamilyastarshowbiznewsby2511

    Watching here from MANILA 👍👍👍

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Greetings from your friends in the UK!

  • @tofubrofu
    @tofubrofu Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for this!

  • @evoldriver
    @evoldriver Před 3 lety +5

    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?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +7

      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.

  • @KimStAndre
    @KimStAndre Před 3 lety +8

    So helpful! I just started mine yesterday didn't realize I should cover with plastic wrap so happy I found this video ☺️

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Kim. I am so glad it was helpful! Good luck with your growing and keep sae.

  • @TheSoapThatCan
    @TheSoapThatCan Před 3 lety

    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).

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for your appreciation and good luck with your growing. Keep safe.

    • @OO-fm3sw
      @OO-fm3sw Před rokem

      I don't have any plastic wrap, will aluminum foil work?

  • @RampartPh
    @RampartPh Před 2 lety

    good job !

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Cheers! Keep safe.

  • @darwintondelotsovit4244
    @darwintondelotsovit4244 Před rokem +1

    This is good for soups ♥️💕

  • @Isabella66Gracen
    @Isabella66Gracen Před 2 lety

    Thank you!

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      You're welcome Lydia! Keep safe.

  • @wonderwoman5528
    @wonderwoman5528 Před 4 lety +13

    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?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +12

      No air holes but the cling film was only on loosely. I took it off after a week when the seeds germinated.

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 Před 4 lety +4

      @@LearnHow2 Thanks a lot. I will do the same :)

    • @nicky3524
      @nicky3524 Před 4 lety +2

      Did it turn out well with the film?

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 Před 4 lety +7

      @@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 :)

    • @susmithajangiti8447
      @susmithajangiti8447 Před 2 lety +1

      Very useful video👍 I had chives plants last year, it regrew again this spring. Will it grow again and again every year like mint?

  • @docmccoy95
    @docmccoy95 Před 2 lety

    Thank you.

  • @ayurself
    @ayurself Před 6 dny

    Amazing, thanks!

  • @wafa7817
    @wafa7817 Před 5 lety

    Thankyou 💜

  • @nic343
    @nic343 Před 3 lety

    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...?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Nic. Yes you can! My plant is outside and I have no problems.

  • @wanlaeng1926
    @wanlaeng1926 Před 3 lety

    Thanks..informative.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Wan. So nice of you to say so. Keep safe.

  • @sambowles9746
    @sambowles9746 Před 2 lety +2

    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?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Sam. Yes you can have a full pot! If it gets a bit crowded then move some plants to another pot. Keep safe.

  • @isabellasong1697
    @isabellasong1697 Před 3 lety

    thank you so much stay safe

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Isabella. Thank you for your appreciation. You too stay safe.

    • @isabellasong1697
      @isabellasong1697 Před 3 lety

      @@LearnHow2 please make an other vid

  • @janetxuereb3078
    @janetxuereb3078 Před 4 měsíci

    What type of compost do you use?

  • @ndrthrdr1
    @ndrthrdr1 Před 3 lety

    Bees love the flowers.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Yes they do. Its lovely to watch them in my garden. Keep safe.

  • @Peoplespilates
    @Peoplespilates Před 3 lety

    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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Good luck with your growing and thank you for your appreciation.

  • @newbeginnings-myeverydaylife

    Brief and to the point - PERFECT! Do they grow all year/forever?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @newbeginnings-myeverydaylife
      @newbeginnings-myeverydaylife Před 3 lety

      @@LearnHow2 SUBSCRIBED from rural Cyprus. Thanks for the info.

  • @M1LL13.
    @M1LL13. Před 6 měsíci

    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!

  • @meggadegs1978
    @meggadegs1978 Před 4 lety

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      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.

    • @meggadegs1978
      @meggadegs1978 Před 4 lety

      LearnHow2 wonderful thank you.

  • @jadedraven8627
    @jadedraven8627 Před 4 lety

    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?

    • @finrogers2930
      @finrogers2930 Před 4 lety

      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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Blanca. Glad it was helpful! I would cut them off then the plants energy will go into growing stems.

    • @jadedraven8627
      @jadedraven8627 Před 4 lety

      Thank you for the prompt response. will do and subscribed 🙂

  • @catielv
    @catielv Před 3 lety +1

    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 🙇🏼‍♀️

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes - cut the flower buds off and all the plants energy will go into new growth. Keep safe.

    • @catielv
      @catielv Před 3 lety

      @@LearnHow2 thank you very much for the prompt reply.
      All the best,
      Catie

  • @shelleykamin1649
    @shelleykamin1649 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video - did you use all the seeds for that size pot?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Shelley. I just used enough to spread across the pots area. Keep safe.

  • @peterhennig4678
    @peterhennig4678 Před 3 lety

    Awesome, how long should they stay under cling foil for? Thx

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Peter. Keep the cling film on until the seeds germinate then remove it completely. Keep safe.

  • @rachelhart621
    @rachelhart621 Před 4 lety

    How do I keep them warm and bow often should i water?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Hi Rachel. Either keep them in a greenhouse or on the window cill of a south facing room. Water when the soil feels dry maybe every 2 or 3 days.

  • @chicken42o
    @chicken42o Před 5 lety +3

    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..

    • @simplethings3730
      @simplethings3730 Před 5 lety +9

      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😁

  • @zucchini2114
    @zucchini2114 Před 3 lety +2

    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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +2

      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.

    • @zucchini2114
      @zucchini2114 Před 3 lety

      @@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

  • @icedteamama176
    @icedteamama176 Před 4 měsíci

    How often to water please?

  • @suyosaleimapokpam8316
    @suyosaleimapokpam8316 Před 4 lety

    How long will i have to cover the pot with the plastc film??

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Just until the seeds germinate and small green shoots appear.

  • @dreroad6095
    @dreroad6095 Před 4 lety +1

    hello, do they keep growing?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Andre. Yes! Cut the tops off and new stems grow which you can cut again ... and again ... and again!

  • @andriigolovko4808
    @andriigolovko4808 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you please make a video about carrots?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      I have done. See czcams.com/video/AdylZW9Zrq0/video.html

  • @tishasalam6453
    @tishasalam6453 Před 2 lety

    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?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Tisha. Start them now. Place in a bright place but not in direct sunlight. Keep safe.

    • @tishasalam6453
      @tishasalam6453 Před 2 lety

      @@LearnHow2 Thank you so much for your valuable suggestion and time. Take care. 🙂

  • @lazarus6983
    @lazarus6983 Před 4 lety

    Do you know if this will translate to garlic chives as well? Thanks

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Sorry but I have no experience of this so cannot advise.

  • @BlackSage2019
    @BlackSage2019 Před 2 lety

    Wow that’s amazing!! So once they grow they never stop after trimming each time?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes they do! My plant is 3 years old now and we are still harvesting it! Keep safe.

    • @BlackSage2019
      @BlackSage2019 Před 2 lety

      @@LearnHow2 thank you for your insight and videos!! Love your content. You as well :)

  • @rachaelquintana5216
    @rachaelquintana5216 Před rokem

    Does my planter need to have holes in the bottom? How long do I leave the plastic on?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před rokem +1

      Yes planters need drainage holes. Leave plastic on until seeds have germinated.

  • @manafro2714
    @manafro2714 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi. Thanks for the video. When should you remove the plastic film?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      As soon as the seeds have germinated, that is when the first green shoots appear through the soil.

    • @manafro2714
      @manafro2714 Před 4 lety +1

      @@LearnHow2 Thank you for the response! Should I water them every day before and after that happens?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +2

      @@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.

  • @fancy9114
    @fancy9114 Před 4 lety

    do i have to water it daily throughout that first week or can i just leave it be and keep it covered?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +1

      No. The plastic film keeps the moisture in.

  • @KneelB4Bacon
    @KneelB4Bacon Před 2 lety +1

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety +1

      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.

    • @sallie6527
      @sallie6527 Před rokem

      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?

  • @doulabug2
    @doulabug2 Před rokem

    @LearnHow2 What kind of compost did you use?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před rokem +1

      It is a brand called Humax.

    • @doulabug2
      @doulabug2 Před rokem

      @@LearnHow2 What does it consist of? Is it cow manure or mushroom compost?

  • @KellyGrishin
    @KellyGrishin Před 3 lety

    How long do you keep the plastic film on them for?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Kelly. Just until the seeds have germinated. Keep safe.

  • @Africa1000
    @Africa1000 Před 3 lety

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for your advice. I am now using a layer of paper in place of the stones. Keep safe.

    • @johngarcia9967
      @johngarcia9967 Před rokem

      coffee filters work, too

  • @richardsmith1289
    @richardsmith1289 Před 2 lety

    What do you do when they form flowers at the top?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety

      Hi Richard. I snip the flowers off. All the plant energy then goes into growth rather than seed production. Keep safe.

  • @KimNic
    @KimNic Před 3 lety

    How long did it take from germination to full growth?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Hi Kim. About 12 to 16 weeks.

  • @ermtnz
    @ermtnz Před 2 lety

    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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @enufots4621
    @enufots4621 Před 3 lety

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      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.

    • @enufots4621
      @enufots4621 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @Allister123456789
    @Allister123456789 Před 3 lety

    been looking for pots that shape and depth for some time. Any hints on where to get them?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Allister. Sorry but I'm not sure where I got them. Keep safe.

    • @Allister123456789
      @Allister123456789 Před 3 lety

      @@LearnHow2 no worries

  • @hoasonl4369
    @hoasonl4369 Před 3 lety

    Can you grow chives indoor and place the pot by the window? My house temperature is between 20°c to 25°c

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety

      Yes Chives can be grown indoors. Place in a sunny window. Keep safe.

  • @alf3071
    @alf3071 Před 3 lety

    does the pot need to have holes on the bottom?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @miguelmathiueadventure6571

    my fav plant is chive

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 2 lety

      I like chives in a cheese sauce. Delicious. Keep safe.

  • @chanthana7694
    @chanthana7694 Před 9 měsíci

    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

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh no! Dont give up...try again.

  • @gdealmeida1187
    @gdealmeida1187 Před 4 lety

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      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!

    • @gdealmeida1187
      @gdealmeida1187 Před 4 lety

      @@LearnHow2 Thanks, I will try that. They should be much bigger by now...

  • @thesage1096
    @thesage1096 Před 3 lety

    How many times can you cut and let regrow ?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      I am cutting mine that was planted over 12 months ago. The plant just keeps growing.

  • @juliequinones7775
    @juliequinones7775 Před 4 lety

    How many days to sprout the seeds?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety

      Should sprout within 7 to 14 days.

  • @paulcoleman9589
    @paulcoleman9589 Před rokem

    WHY DID I NOT THINK TOO WATER COMPOST FIRST..DUH .GREAT VIDEO.

  • @ilovebtstaehyung.namjoon3350

    While it has plastic film within the first week, do I need to water the seeds in between?

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 3 lety +1

      The plastic film should hold the moisture in but if the soil looks dry then give it a little water. Keep safe.

    • @ilovebtstaehyung.namjoon3350
      @ilovebtstaehyung.namjoon3350 Před 3 lety

      @@LearnHow2 thanks for your reply. Keep safe also!

  • @PJKallhoney
    @PJKallhoney Před rokem

    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.

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před rokem

      Hi Pamela. I have never seen this. You are right to cut it back and see what happens when the plant regrows.

  • @susanfryer1616
    @susanfryer1616 Před 5 lety +2

    Thankyou will these flower or just flower in spring

    • @LearnHow2
      @LearnHow2  Před 4 lety +2

      I planted mine in spring and they have not flowered. I think they will flower next spring.

    • @susanfryer1616
      @susanfryer1616 Před 4 lety

      Ok thanks. I ll try