Basil and Chives

11 years ago

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I want to grow some basil and chives- because of lack of space I only have room for one in ground, the other I would grow in a container- which would be better in the ground and which better in the container? Thanks

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK

11 years ago

Entirely up to you. Basil is a tender annual. If your climate is cool the basil could be in the pot and could be started earlier that way. Chives are a hardy perennial so they could be a permanent feature in the ground and you could forget about them. Basil can get eaten by various pests. Nothing much bothers chives. But it's your choice.

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fatamorgana2121
11 years ago
Chives in the ground. The container will likely be too hot for it. Chives like coolness more than heat.

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williama
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11 years ago
Thanks so much!
User
11 years ago
I have chives in a large container and they're teeming this year!
CA Kate z9
11 years ago
I have both basil and chives in containers... no choice. The chives have survived for years in their respective pots, and the basil... well... it's a summer plant.
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noinwi
11 years ago
When I lived in NW Wisconsin I kept chives in a cinder block so it wouldn't spread. It was rampant in everyone's yards.
callirhoe123
11 years ago
Where is the in-ground spot? Isolated or part of a perennial border? Sun or shade? These things matter for this question.
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redtartan
11 years ago
Not sure on your location, but chives should be fine in a container. We have 2 separate containers and they do very well. I also have them in the ground and if you have them in the ground you won't have to worry about planting more next year.

Where I am, I'd do basil in the pots since you can bring it in when there is expected frost and prolong your growing season.
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