Growing chives in balcony flower pots is delicious and attractive; once you have them, you will never need to buy them again for dumplings every day

We are certainly all familiar with chives; they are delicious in dumplings, savory pancakes, and stir-fries. In fact, we can grow a few pots of chives at home ourselves. When we want to eat them, just snip off a bunch and use them in dishes or soup, and they are especially delicious

Chives are generally grown from old roots, and old roots are also sold at vegetable markets, very cheaply. With just one or two yuan worth of root clusters, you can grow many pots

1. After buying them, first process the chive roots: separate the ones clumped together, trim any overly long roots down to about 4 to 5 cm,

2. Then prepare some loose, breathable soil and add some base fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer or decomposed chicken manure. Sufficient base fertilizer can make chives thick and their leaves broad

3. Plant the chives in clumps of three or four plants each, with about 6 to 7 cm between clumps. After planting, water thoroughly and place them in a spot with bright, indirect light and good airflow for a few days to recover

4. After about ten days, new leaves will grow. Give them plenty of sunlight and good airflow, and the chives will grow quickly. After about a month, they can be harvested

2. Of course, we can also grow chives from seed

The temperature right now is just right for germination. While the temperature is suitable, hurry up and sow the seeds

1. Buy some chive seeds, then prepare loose, breathable soil. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and coarse river sand. This kind of soil is loose and breathable and is very good for sowing and planting,

2. It is best to choose a larger flower pot. You can also use a foam box with a few holes poked in it for planting, since the area is larger,

3. Soak the chive seeds in water for one day, then gently scatter them in the flower pot and place it in a ventilated spot with bright, indirect light. They will sprout in about a week

4. Chives sprout and grow rather slowly, but once they sprout, they grow faster. You can apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer once every half month, using dilute fertilizer frequently; only then will the chives grow quickly, with broad leaves and thick stems

Chives can not only be made into delicious dumplings and pan-fried savory pancakes, but can also be stir-fried or used in soup. They are fresh and tasty, making them an indispensable delicacy in our daily meals