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Chives

Sown Sep–Oct · 70–90 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

You can sow chives now.

Allow 70–90 days, which puts first harvest around December 2026.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Sep–Oct
Duration 70–90
Spacing 25 × 15 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.0
Water 350–500 mm
Temperature 12–24 °C
Seed rate 4–6 kg
Yield 8–12 t
Watch for Thrips, rust

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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