Leek growth environment conditions and characteristics

Leek growth environment conditions and requirements

Chives are a common perennial vegetable with strong environmental adaptability. They are cultivated in various parts of my country. They prefer a cool, humid, well-lit growing environment. They are cold-resistant and heat-resistant, and can be planted in general soil.

Chive growth temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for leek is 15-25℃. The seeds will germinate above 12℃. The stems and leaves of the plant are not cold-resistant, but its underground rhizomes are very frost-resistant and can survive the winter in the open.

Leek growth humidity

Chives like a humid environment and require lower air humidity and higher soil humidity. The soil humidity can be around 90% and the air humidity should be controlled at 60-70%.

Leek growing soil

Chives are highly adaptable and do not have high requirements for soil. They can grow in sandy soil, loam, and heavy clay soil, but deep, organic-rich soil is best.

Leek growth cycle and process

It takes 3-5 years from planting to replacing leeks, and the growth cycle is about 3-4 months. The plant's growth will go through three stages: germination, seedling, and vigorous vegetative growth. The plant can be divided 4-5 times a year, and the yield is very large.