Why are the chives in my herb garden turning yellow at the tips?
Question:I planted the garden 2 weeks ago in a container on my deck. All the other herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, etc.) seem to be doing great. The container is well drained and I water daily. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Answers:
This should help solve your problem---
Chives with yellow and brown tips are a sign of poor soil. Unlike the other herbs you have planted, chives prefer a rich moist soil.
When cutting chives, cut them close to the soil line as possible. Regrowth usually results in fewer yellow leaves and more chives.
Maybe they are being overwatered. Just a thought!
Too much water.
Yellow leaves almost always means too much water. I'd let the soil dry out a little more between waterings. Cut down to every other day, and I think you'll see better results. Even with a pot that drains well, the soil can hold lots of water if it's "heavy" soil, and that can drown the roots.
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