Hi,

I am growing chives from seed.

Some are up to 3 inches tall, but as with the last time I tried to grow chives, they are falling over

Any ideas. Should I put in stakes to support them?

Do you presently have them in a seed starting mixture or in actual soil?

Are they actually falling over, or leaning toward the sunlight? They may need more sun.

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Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468

are they actually falling over, or leaning toward the sunlight? They may need more sun.

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They seem to be almost falling over. They definitely have enough light - I live in the Middle East and they are indoors by a window which catches the morning sun. In fact, I was concerned there was too much sun

I grow chives outdoors here. They do begin to fall over quite quickly but when they get about 6 inches long I cut 'em off and they grow again. Chives are pretty hardy. The only thing I would suggest is making sure they're in a large pot, other than that, let 'em go.

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Originally Posted by Smees

I grow chives outdoors here. They do begin to fall over quite quickly but when they get about 6 inches long I cut 'em off and they grow again. Chives are pretty hardy. The only thing I would suggest is making sure they're in a large pot, other than that, let 'em go.

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Right, I will try a bigger pot. They are in the little seed pots at the moment. Putting them outside might be a bit harsh but I may do half of them.

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