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Regardless of how you are starting your chive plants, they should be around 6 inches apart in the garden in groups of 3 or 4. If you are sowing seed directly out, you can start them closer than that and thin out later. The thinnings can be used for a quick and early chive “harvest”.
Plant chives in a sunny location but they can grow just fine with a little shade if necessary. Dig up the area a bit to loosen the soil, and mix Blessings Blends OMRI-Listed Premium Compost (.5-.5-.4) for best results.
If you are growing onions as well, you should plant your chives away from them. Some onion pests are attracted to chives so you should separate them.
