When is the best time to plant chive seeds?

Chives are a vegetable that prefers cool weather and has a relatively moderate temperature requirement. Therefore, when choosing the planting time , growers need to consider local climatic conditions. So when is the best time to plant chive seeds ? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. When is the best time to plant leek seeds?

After selecting the seeds, the best time to plant leek seeds is after the soil thaws in winter and can be sown at any time during the autumnal equinox, generally from late March to early May, with spring sowing being the best. Due to the different climates in the southern and northern regions, the sowing time should be chosen based on the specific temperature. It is best for leeks to grow before the Dragon Boat Festival. If they grow after the Dragon Boat Festival, the development of the rhizomes will not be very good, which will affect tillering and yield as well as quality. Therefore, it is most appropriate to plant leek seeds in March and April.

In order to promote the leek to emerge as soon as possible after sowing, the ground temperature can be increased by covering the soil with white plastic film or building a small arch shed. The leek germination time after covering the plastic film can be about 5 days earlier than direct sowing in the field. If a small arch shed is added, the germination time can be advanced by about 10 days, which has a significant effect on extending the growth period of leek and promoting the increase in growth.

2. Leek seed planting method

1. Seed selection

Choose healthy and plump chive seeds to ensure the quality of the seeds. When purchasing seeds, you can choose a reputable merchant to ensure the quality of the seeds.

2. Seed soaking and germination

First, place the leek seeds in the sun to dry for 1-2 days, then stir them in 40℃ warm water, take them out, wash them, soak them in 30℃ water for 8-10 hours, and place them at 18-20℃ to germinate. When the radicle of the seeds extends, they can be sown.

3. Sowing method

Sprinkle the chive seeds evenly in the prepared soil, then lightly cover with fine soil, keeping the soil moist. After sowing, you can use a sprayer to lightly spray water mist to keep the soil surface moist.

4. Thinning management

When the leek seedlings grow to a certain height, they need to be thinned out to keep the distance between the seedlings moderate so that the leek plants can grow fully. At the same time, attention should be paid to daily management work such as weeding, loosening the soil and watering to provide a good environment for the growth of leeks.

The above is an introduction to when is the best time to plant leek seeds. Although leek seeds can be sown all year round, they are best sown in spring and autumn. Spring is from March to May, and autumn is from August to September. The average temperature is best at 15-18℃.