Is chives a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does leek prefer shade or sun?

Chives are a shade-loving plant, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need sunlight at all. They need to be given appropriate light during daily care. If the light is too strong, the fiber content of the plant will increase and the taste will deteriorate. If the light is too little, it will affect photosynthesis and reduce yield.

Leeks basking in the sun

Chives have very high requirements for light. They can be given sufficient light in spring, autumn and winter. The growth of all things cannot be separated from sunlight. Chives have very strict requirements for light. Too strong or too weak light is not conducive to the growth of the plant.

Chives like to bask in the sun, but they are more suitable for growing in a semi-shaded environment. They are very afraid of direct sunlight, so you must avoid exposing the plants directly to strong sunlight.

Growth habits of leeks

Leek is a perennial root vegetable with strong environmental adaptability, cold and heat resistance, suitable for growing under medium light intensity, and strong shade tolerance. The most suitable growth temperature for the plant is 12-25℃, and the relative humidity of the air is required to be around 60-70%.

Chives have strong adaptability to soil texture, and the pH value of the soil is best between 5.5-6.5. This vegetable can be grown at home or in the field, and has strong adaptability to the environment.