How many days does it take for chives to sprout out of the soil?

Chives, also called shallots or shallots, are a commonly used seasoning vegetable . Chives are known for their slender green leaves and tender white stems. They are often used in cooking to add aroma and flavor, and are grown by many farmers. So how many days does it take for chives to sprout and emerge from the soil? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. How many days does it take for chives to sprout and emerge from the soil?

After the chive seeds are sown in the soil, they will germinate in about 7-14 days. If you want to increase the germination speed and shorten the germination time of seeds, you can germinate the seeds in advance, soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours, then take out the seeds and wrap the seeds in a wet towel, put them in a warm place, and wait for the seeds to germinate. When sowing shallot seeds , it is best to choose spring and autumn, around April and September, which can increase the seed germination rate.

2. How to sow chives

1. Seed treatment

Choose high-quality, healthy chive seeds that are free of pests and diseases. In order to improve the germination rate of seeds and reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests, the seeds can be disinfected. Generally, use 50-degree hot water to soak the seeds for more than 20 minutes, stirring constantly during the period to avoid scalding the seeds. After disinfection, wash the seeds and drain them.

2. Sowing time

The sowing time of chives is generally chosen in spring and autumn, that is, March to April and September to October each year. The climatic conditions in these two seasons are more suitable, which is conducive to the growth and germination of seeds.

3. Site selection and land preparation

Chives are suitable for planting in soil with good water and fertilizer retention properties or sandy loam. The land should be selected in a place with convenient drainage and irrigation, and deep plowing and careful cultivation should be carried out. When preparing the land and applying fertilizer, 1,500 kilograms of farmyard manure and about 120 kilograms of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer should be applied per mu of land. The fertilizer should be spread evenly on the soil and mixed thoroughly with the soil.

4. Planting seeds

Build a 1.3-meter-wide seedbed on the prepared land to facilitate management and harvesting. The surface of the seedbed should be flat and the soil should be finely ground. Before sowing, water the seedbed thoroughly to ensure that the soil is moist, which is conducive to seed germination. Sowing is carried out by direct broadcasting. Generally, 6 grams of seeds are sown per square meter of seedbed, and the sowing amount can be adjusted appropriately according to actual conditions. When sowing, spread the seeds evenly to avoid seed accumulation. After sowing, cover the seeds with fine soil, the thickness of the soil should be less than 1 cm. This will not affect germination and will provide a suitable growth environment for the seeds.

The above is an introduction to how many days it takes for chives to germinate and emerge from the soil. Generally speaking, the suitable germination temperature for chive seeds is 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Under suitable conditions, the time from sowing chive seeds to germination and emergence from the soil is usually between 7 and 14 days.