How to Use Chives as a Companion Plant

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If you've never tried companion planting to control weeds and pests in your garden, you may be working too hard to control these common gardening troubles. Once you discover the joys of companion planting, your garden will be healthier and you may uncover some new plants to enjoy in your garden as well.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Chive plants or seeds
Vegetable garden
Rose garden

Step1

Be aware that chives are a miniature relative of the onion and they're surprisingly easy to grow. You can purchase chive plants in many nurseries and you can grow them from seed as well. Many gardeners believe that planting chives near carrots, tomatoes, grapes and roses can help improve the flavor and growth of these plants.

Step2

Consider that some people believe that chives can help combat Japanese beetles and black spot on roses and that planting them around the base of an apple tree may combat apple scab growth.

Step3

Know that chives need sun and well-drained soil to do best. You can sow them directly outdoors in your vegetable garden in warm climates and start them indoors in peat pots in colder climates.

Step4

Pinch off the old flowers if you don't want your chives to reseed and plant them throughout the vegetable garden near your carrots and tomatoes for the best companion results.