Chives Growing Guide Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Moist soil preferred. Position Most locations. Frost tolerant Yes, tolerates mild frosts. Feeding Not required. Companions Carrot, Apple, Garlic, Onion, Onions, Grape Vine and Beetroot. Spacing Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Usually sow direct into soil in late spring. Alternatively, divide plants in autumn or early spring. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Lift the clumps every three years and divide them. Harvesting Cut back as required - this encourages new growth. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chives Allium Leaf Miner Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Chives Allium White Rot Onion Downy Mildew
