Hibernate outside easily

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• Hibernate outside easily
• Hibernate chives
• Hibernate the chives in the pot
• Tips & Tricks

Hibernate outside easily

No one knows exactly where exactly the chives come from. Some suspect his home in China, others in the Mediterranean. However, the fact is that today's undemanding crops thrive mainly in the northern mountainous regions, making them insensitive to low freezing temperatures.

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Hibernate chives

The wort is easily tolerated up to minus 25 ° C. To make the plant fit for the winter, cut it down in the fall and cover it with a thick layer of mulch or brushwood. Further care measures are not necessary. In the spring, the plant will drive out again.

Hibernate the chives in the pot

Even pot chives can easily overwinter outside, for example, on the balcony. Cut it down in time for the first frost and cover the substrate with mulch. Chives kept in the room need a rest even in winter, preferably in a bright but cool room.

Tips & Tricks

Although chive is hardy and thus tolerates even the lowest temperatures. However, pot chives standing in frozen soil can quickly die of thirst. Therefore, make sure that your balcony plants only water on frost-free days.

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