Chives, How To Divide And Propagate

[@bluebowser3121]

Who even dislikes this video? It's educational and you're very clear with your explanations.

[@jacobchalut706]

Probably someone who thinks their way is the only way and any other way is terrible and wrong.

[@Neyobe]

@@jacobchalut706right? But then why watch a video if you’re so stubborn and a know it all

[@tammyd.970]

Helpful. That potted plant looks rootbound, though. If you have a plant like this, cut off the bottom third before doing anything. When the roots bind up like this, they can't take up nutrients very well or at all and then start dying off. It can help to cut off all the roots coming out of the pot first, pop it out and then cut. Just be merciless. I throw the whole thing into water then. When I take it out, I try to tease out or cut an opening and then try to flatten out the whole thing if possible. This can make it easier to untangle more of the roots in the middle. I'm not sure if all of that is really worth it, but it does make more plants. I don't know if they actually end up growing faster or healthier, but it is satisfying in the end!

[@robmontgomery9711]

i like how you mention to put the newly planted little ones in bright light and not direct sunlight.you would be surprised how many people fail to mention WHERE to put the new divisions.

[@smiley9872]

Excellent instruction, thank you so much!

[@spudmanwsmb]

Great video, thanks! Is there a time of year that is best for splitting chives?

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, Autumn is probably the best time of year followed by spring, but it's possible year round. Summer is tricky because they tend to dry out quickly in the higher temperatures, winter is tricky as often they die back to just bulbs and roots so they are a little more difficult to handle. But if you were just splitting them in half and not individually then winter is a very good time.

[@bethb8276]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@kellythompson2267]

Great video! Thank you so much!!

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, I hope you found it helpful.

[@AD-uw3xs]

Thanks for the helpful video. If it takes a year to get a clump of chives, how would one protect them in wintertime? Don’t they become dormant?

[@sinu0us]

I love finding hidden gems like these, super informative and good quality, wish you the best mate :) and thanks for the tips of course!

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my video and found it informative. If you like this type of plant video I have a few more like this one, my basil video is currently my most popular one.

[@ajmctradingllp3193]

Thank you for this excellent video

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks

[@darcywilki7202]

Thanks for this very informative video. You have reminded me of my poor chives screaming for help in their crowded condo. I guess it's best to wait for next spring to separate them? Or should I do it while they're sleeping? Loved your time lapse at the end of your show. Cheers

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Now is a good time to separate the chives, as the weather is cool, although it is getting a little close to winter depending on your climate. If your chives are already fully dormant then it might be best to wait until spring. Winter is also ok for splitting them, but if they have no leaves then it can make it a little tricky unless you are just splitting a clump into half or quarters. If you want to separate them into tiny individual plants it's best done when they are in leaf as it makes them easier to handle.

[@deerosner]

Thank you so much!

[@soulbot119]

"Chives: how to divide and propagate" wish I would've been that succinct when I was trying to find this video the first time. it seems so obvious when someone else says it

[@bubbababy420]

thank you so much !

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, good luck with separating your chives.

[@BlueForagingGardeningCrochet]

Thank you for sharing.

[@EliMacalikova]

That was great informative video, you got new sub in me. 😁 My problem with chives is, that in my apartment it never grows to be as nice and thick. My mom got some in her garden, and she got such nice thick ones, but even when i tried to take some of hers, by next year it was so much softer and thinner.. i guess its all because of lack of wind /well, in an apartment, makes sense 😁but i just wish i could remedy that.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Thanks, welcome to my channel, I'm glad you enjoyed my video. There is probably a few reasons for this, first is less light than outdoor grown plants, second is less feed and root space, potentially overharvesting of leaves and no winter dormancy. Chives are temperate plants and without a winter period of at least a month with temperatures close to freezing they will only grow well for one year. Make sure you plants get lots of sunshine, but without high temperatures, has a good sized pot and feed it with a feed which is high in nitrogen. This should hopefully give you a plant with thicker healthier leaves.

[@mvutali]

Thank you for your video

[@UkAmphibians]

Great video 🐸💚🐸

[@rbu2136]

Thank you. I’m a home cook who is trying to grow herbs indoors. This is helpful! Would love to know how to grow different herbs together if that is possible or do they need different water demands? Like two big box planters.

[@vBDKv]

I recommend putting each plant in a separate pot. Not only do they grow bigger, they dont have to fight for airflow or sunlight. I keep to Poeppelmann MXC 13 pots, which are 0.8 liters. Plenty of space for indoors, but also small enough so the plant(s) does not overgrow like crazy. For chives I would recommend a bigger pot though as they keep on growing for years and years. Just remember to put them outside in the frost when summer is over. A surprise will be waiting for you at spring ;)

[@rbu2136]

Thank you